TIP OF THE DAY: Make Gravlax

It’s easy to look at gravlax and think it’s smoked salmon. Both have that bright pink-orange color, both are served in thin slices. The differences: One is smoked over wood, the other is cured in brine; one requires a smoker, the other is cured in the fridge. Another distinction: Gravlax is always cured with fresh…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 12+ Unusual Pizza Toppings

[1] From Italy’s neighbor: Greek pizza with feta, kalamata olives, onions and more. Here’s the recipe from Cooking Classy (photo © Cooking Classy). [2] Sorry, Charlie: We like this tuna pizza with onions and capers. here’s the recipe from the New York Times (photo © New York Times). [3] Go Korean with pork belly, kimchi,…
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FOOD FUN: Unconventional Sundae Ingredients

[1] Not your typical vanilla ice cream sundae (photo courtesy Ogawa Coffee. [2] How about a beef sundae with cheddar (photo courtesy Dairy Max). [3] Tart frozen yogurt like Pinkberry is an opportunity to try savory toppings, like marinated cherry tomatoes and basil (photo courtesy Pinkberry).   For National Sundae Day, November 11th, commemorates the…
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TIP OF THE DAY & Gift Of The Day: Seasoned Olive Oil As Dipping Oil

[1] You can buy dipping oil, or make your own for pennies! Nice bottles like this one from A&A Alta Cucina Italia are welcome foodie gifts (photo courtesy Local Market South). [2] Another American tradition: Add a splash of balsamic to the oil (here’s the recipe from Lemony Thyme). [3] Bagna cauda, a hot dipping…
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Make Spiced Tea: Recipes For Easy Spiced Tea & Masala Chai

[1] It’s easy to make spice tea without special tea. Just blend your own (photo courtesy Republic Of Tea). [2] Add butter cookies, ginger cookies or shortbread for a classic snack (photos #2 and #3 © Yankee Magazine). [3] Constant Comment, America’s favorite specialty tea   Many tea lovers buy spiced tea as a fall…
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