Category: Tip Of The Day

TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Aïoli Recipe, Garlic-Flavored Mayonnaise

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[1] Store-bought or homemade, aïoli, garlic mayonnaise, is a treat (photo © Viktor | Fotolia). [2] Pink garlic, originally from France and now grown elsewhere, is sweeter and milder than white garlic, and also keeps much longer (photo © South African Garlic Growers Association).   Last week we published easy asparagus recipes, suggesting an aïoli…
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EARTH DAY: 10 Reasons To Eat More Organic Food

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Fresh fruit is even better for you when you’re not consuming pesticides (photo © The Fruit Company).   “Organic” doesn’t simply mean that the food is chemical-free; it’s also produced in ways that are good for the planet. The USDA’s National Organic Program certifies products as organic based on farming, handling, manufacturing, distribution and labeling…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Recipes For Leftover Pasta

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We made one box too many of pasta last night, thinking our guests would eat as much as we did. Now, what to do with all that leftover pasta? If it hasn’t been sauced, there’s got lots of flexibility. Whether you have long form pasta (fettuccini, spaghetti, etc.) or short forms (elbows, penne, rigatoni, etc.),…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tofu Scramble Recipe Instead Of Scrambled Eggs

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Recently at the breakfast bar at our Whole Foods Market, we had a delicious tofu scramble that was just as satisfying as scrambled eggs—but so much more healthful. So in the name of reduced cholesterol and sustainability of the planet,* we’ve switched. Try it, you’ll like it! Tofu is made in different firmnesses that suit…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fresh Cheese In Your Soup

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Cheese and soup are no strangers, from a grated Parmesan garnish on minestrone to a layer of Gruyère in French onion soup. But soft cheeses have their place as well. Today‘s tip is to consider how to use them in your favorite soups…and beyond. Fresh cheeses also have a place in salads and other everyday…
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