TIP OF THE DAY: Make Stocks & Soups From Trimmings

[1] Lots of trimming to come (photo courtesy True Food Kitchen). [2] Stock, ready to use or freeze—or season it and enjoy a cup of broth (photo courtesy Good Eggs). [3] Plan B: Instead of stock, turn those trimmings into a purée of vegetable soup (photo courtesy Botanica | LA).   When we were quite…
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RECIPE: Strawberry Balsamic Pie

[1] Strawberry balamic pie. [2] Balsamic vinegar (photo Pompeian | Facebook).   In Italy, strawberries are often served for dessert with balsamic vinegar. Some of the most expensive, aged balsamics are served this way, with a few precious droplets bringing more excitement between the two ingredients (the whole is greater than the sum of its…
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RECIPE: Shrimp, Corn & Zucchini Flatbread

[[1] Shrimp and zucchini flatbread (photo © SeaPak). [2] No matter what type of pizza or flatbread, we toss fresh baby arugula on top when it emerges from the oven (photo © Purple Carrot).   Shrimp is America’s favorite in the fish and shellfish category. Of the 15.5 pounds consumed by Americans each year, shrimp…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Special Waffles For Mother’s Day (Cheesecake, Key Lime & Much More)

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day were waffle days in our home, along with birthdays and other special occasions. That’s when Mom would pull out the waffle iron and whisk together the flour, baking powder, butter, eggs and milk butter. We ate them with a pat of butter and maple syrup brought back from Nana’s visits…
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