TIP OF THE DAY: Use “Everything” Bagel Topping On Everything Else

[1] At in OB Surf Lodge in San Diego, the “Everything” salmon entrée, has the spice topping with a variety of sides (*below) (photo © OB Surf Lodge). [2] Homemade burger buns from King Arthur Baking, which sells the topping (photos #2 and #3 © King Arthur Baking). [3] You can purchase ready-made Everything Bagel…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Use “Everything” Bagel Topping On Everything Else”

Different Margarita Rims For Your Margarita Cocktails

[1] Something different: a chili powder rim instead of salt. Or, mix the two. At Richard Sandoval restaurants. [2] A cayenne rim (Tajin seasoning) on a guava Margarita at Dos Caminos restaurants. [3] Smoked salt rims a classic Margarita from Noble Tequila.   What’s your idea of the perfect margarita? With so many choices offered…
Continue reading “Different Margarita Rims For Your Margarita Cocktails”

TIP OF THE DAY: Sweet & Spicy Flavor Pairings For Foods & Drinks

[1] Watermelon agua fresca with a spicy rim of Tajín seasoning. Or, switch out the salt on your Margarita. Here’s the recipe (photos #1, #2 and #3 © Tajín Seasoning). [2] Fresh fruit perks up with a sprinkle of Tajín seasoning. [3] On ice cream or sorbet: cool with sweet heat. [4] A sprinkle of…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Sweet & Spicy Flavor Pairings For Foods & Drinks”

PRODUCTS: 5 New Favorite Specialty Foods

Four of this month’s roundup of favorite products will brighten your dinner table, and the last will satisfy your sweet tooth. In alphabetical order, they are: 1. CRACKER BARREL Oven BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE Cracker Barrel Cheese’s premium mac & cheese line has launched Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese (photo #1) in three flavors: Sharp…
Continue reading “PRODUCTS: 5 New Favorite Specialty Foods”

TIP OF THE DAY: Piperade & Espelette Pepper

Pipérade (French) or piperrada (Spanish) is a French Basque dish made from green bell pepper, garlic, onion and tomato, sautéd together and seasoned with red espelette pepper. The word derives from piper, the Basque word for pepper. The colors—red, white and green—are those of the Basque flag (said to be a coincidence). Basque Country straddles…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Piperade & Espelette Pepper”