TIP OF THE DAY: Beef-Buying Tips (What To Ask The Butcher)

Lookin’ good: a bone-in strip steak. Photo courtesy Remington’s | Chicago.   We recently were taken to dinner at Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C., located on the lovely balcony of historic Grand Central Terminal in the heart of Manhattan. We wondered if Executive Chef Cenobio Canalizo would give us some advice on the most…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Almond Milk

Homemade almond milk. Photo courtesy Juice Queen.   Here’s a fun project for the weekend: homemade almond milk. All you need are almonds, water, cheesecloth and a jar. Almond milk is a dairy-free milk alternative, favored by the lactose-intolerant, vegans, raw foodists and as a kosher (pareve) milk alternative. Others simply like the creaminess and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Toss The Broccoli Stems

Many people don’t like broccoli stems, as proven by the bags of florets-only in the produce section. But while the texture is different, the stems are just as tasty, with just as much nutrition and cruciferous antioxidants. If, for whatever reason, you don’t cook them along with the florets, put them to another use. Cook…
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