TIP OF THE DAY: Fresh Apricots

Fresh apricots: a seasonal treat. Photo courtesy Washington State Fruit Commission.   Many of us enjoy dried apricots (stuff them with goat cheese!) and apricot preserves. But how many of us eat fresh apricots in the late spring, when they come into season? Not enough, based on a poll of THE NIBBLE staff. Savor the…
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PRODUCT: Samuel Adams Longshot Homebrew Variety Pack

Last fall, Samuel Adams made dreams come true for three homebrewers, who were named at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. More than 700 hopefuls entered their beers in the annual Samuel Adams Longshot American Homebrew Contest. The main contest is not open to employees of Samuel Adams’ maker, The Boston Beer Company. Instead,…
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FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA: Handmade Italian Salame

Some foods, once tasted, can never be forgotten. Nothing will ever be as good. That’s how we feel about the handmade Italian salami (or salame, as it is properly called in Italy) from Creminelli Fine Meat of Seattle. The Creminelli family has been producing artisan meat products in Italy since the 1600. More recently, in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Easy Fruit Sorbet

With all the luscious fruit coming into season, it’s time to make easy fruit sorbet. You don’t even need an ice cream maker. You can make granita in a plastic container or the bottom of a metal ice cube tray. Unlike ice cream and frozen yogurt, sorbet is dairy-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, vegan and free of…
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