There’s A New Kiwi In Town, Briefly: Ruby Red Kiwifruit

  There are signs of spring in the fruit department. Among the classics—blood oranges—among others*. And now, something new to add to your shopping cart: Zespri† RubyRed™ Kiwifruit, a berry-sweet seasonal fruit only find in stores for a limited time this spring. Its vibrant red flesh perks up any dish; its sweet flavor tastes like…
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Great Ways To Use Celery For National Celery Month

It’s National Celery Month and April is National Fresh Celery Month, both celebrating a vegetable that most of us don’t pay much attention to. Yet celery, an unsung hero, is one of the most versatile “workhorse” vegetables in the kitchen. According to the California Celery Research Advisory Board, U.S. per capita consumption of celery is…
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How Not To Celebrate National Kitchen Klutzes Of America Day

[1] For the kitchen klutz in your life. Order the book on Amazon (photo © St. Martin’s Press). [2] To stop a pot from boiling over, see photo #9 (all photos created by A.I. unless specified). [3] To prevent the lid from blowing off a blender or food processor, see the *footnote. [4] To put…
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