TIP OF THE DAY: Try A New Soup & The History Of Soup

It’s well below freezing in much of the country today: a good day to focus on soup. Every culture makes soup. It’s easy, filling and nutritious, and can be inexpensive. In much of the world it’s eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. January is National Soup Month. Rather than fall back on your favorites today,…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Try A New Soup & The History Of Soup”

TIP OF THE DAY: Switch Up That Sandwich With Fusion Condiments

You may love ham and Swiss cheese on rye with mustard, or a chicken sandwich with mayo on whole wheat toast. These sandwich and condiment pairings descend from the venerable English tradition of the sandwich (here’s the history of sandwiches). But it’s a new year, so how about a new approach? How about a chicken…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Switch Up That Sandwich With Fusion Condiments”

TIP OF THE DAY: Switch To Olive Oil

Here’s a New Year’s resolution that isn’t tough to keep: Switch from olive oil to butter for your everyday fat. You’ve been hearing it for 10 years: olive oil is a heart healthy fat. Here’s what the Harvard School Of Public Health has to say: It’s time to end the low-fat myth. That’s because the…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Switch To Olive Oil”

TIP OF THE DAY: Pita Tartine

With the goal of eating lighter, we love this idea from Ozery Bakery: the pita tartine. Tartine is the French term for an open-face sandwich. In this version, Ozery piles on the healthful ingredients: black beans, radishes, grape tomatoes, red onions, greens and guacamole. You can add: Fruit: thinly-sliced apples, figs, pears Greens: arugula, baby…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Pita Tartine”

TIP OF THE DAY: Rainbow Shots For Pride Month

Here’s a fun way to welcome the New Year. These Rainbow Shots were the winner of this year’s DeKuyper Bartender Challenge. The winning recipe was submitted by mixologist Carolyn Connelly of Noblesville, Indiana. Carolyn took inspiration from the Pousse-Café (pronounced POOSE-caff-fay), an after-dinner drink composed of several layers of different colored liqueurs that sit on…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Rainbow Shots For Pride Month”