TIP OF THE DAY: Romanesco, Neither Broccoli Nor Cauliflower

Isn’t it beautiful? Romanesco looks like it’s been sculpted by an artist. It’s a member of the cruciferous vegetables family (Brassicaceae) that includes broccoli and cauliflower, among others. If it seems exotic, that’s because we rarely find it in U.S. markets. But romanesco grown in California is in season now. In the U.S., it’s also…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10 Global Foods To Try This Year

Causa: humble mashed potatoes are transformed into a snazzy appetizer or side. Photo courtesy PeruDelights.com.   For more than 15 years, the magazine Flavor & The Menu has been the trusted authority on flavor trends for food and beverage menu developers. Here’s their list of 10 items from around the world that are “primed for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grilled Fish Or Chicken With Salsa

Salsa has been America’s favorite condiment since 2000, when it supplanted ketchup in sales. But it actually has been a favorite condiment for thousands of years. The wild chile was domesticated about 5200 B.C.E. and tomatoes by 3000 B.C.E., both in Central America. The two ingredients were combined into a condiment, incorporating other ingredients like…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Baked Oatmeal With Blueberries & Almonds

Last year we published a recipe for baked oatmeal with strawberries. It was a big hit. Here’s a baked oatmeal dish with a different flavor profile: blueberry and almond, courtesy of the London-based blog, Pip & Little Blue. You’ll find many other delicious recipes on the website. “Pip” created this recipe to be heart-healthy, child-friendly…
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Tofu Fritters Recipe (Age-Tofu Or Agedashi Tofu)

Some people wrinkle their noses at the suggestion of tofu. It’s bland, they say. But it’s only bland if you don’t know how to cook it. In a good recipe, tofu becomes healthy comfort food. We share two recipes below: age tofu, our favorite preparation, and tofu fritters. So today’s tip is to try one…
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