Instant Spicy Pickles Recipe & Ways To Re-Use Pickle Brine

We recently received several bottles of pickles that were simply bland: both dills and half sours. The solution: Add a half tablespoon of sriracha or other hot sauce to the jar, shake, and come back in a day. If you don’t like heat, try the juice of one lime. > The different types of pickles:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Wrapped Hot Dogs

Wrapped hot dog, a.k.a. a roll-up. Photo courtesy The Bison Council.   Dress up your dogs in a fancy coat! To nourish the young’uns prior to trick-or-treating, or for an everyday family meal, a roll-up makes a hot dog look elegant. A hot dog in a a standard bun may be delicious, but The Bison…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Stone Crab Claws

Meaty and sweet: stone crab claws. Photo courtesy Del Frisco.   In the middle of hunting down the best Halloween candy, we overlooked a low calorie, protein packed, even more delicious event: the beginning of stone crab season, which runs from October 15th through May 15th. The stone crab (Menippe mercenaria) is the only crab…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Brussels Sprouts Potato Salad

Brussels sprouts growing on the bush. Photo courtesy MicrofarmGardens.com.   The brussels sprouts plant is a beauty: A stalk crowned with large, wide graceful leaves that grows to about four feet tall. The sprouts, edible buds which resemble tiny heads of cabbage, grow from the bottom of the stalk to the top, in an charming…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Ignore Frozen Vegetables

Americans typically eat only one-third of the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. We should eat nine servings, but end up with only three. Unless you pursue a plant-based diet, you’re probably under-vegged. One way to tackle the problem: Stock up on frozen vegetables. Mix them with rice and potatoes, toss them with olive…
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