Category: Tip Of The Day

Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes) Are In Season: Recipes & History

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Fresh from California, sunchokes are in season. They’re typically harvested in the fall, around October, after the plant’s flowers have died back. Their flavor gets even better after a light frost. Their autumnal availability makes them a seasonal ingredient for many fall and winter holiday dishes. This brings us to the question: What are sunchokes?…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pears At Every Fall Meal

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Who doesn’t like to bite into a perfectly ripe pear, soft to the touch, dripping with juice? Whether in a packed lunch or as a grab-and-go snack, pears are one of the delights of fall. But pears don’t have to be ripe to be delicious. Hard pears can be baked, cooked (especially poached), even grated…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Labneh, Lebanese Yogurt Cheese

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The trick to plating labneh or yogurt dip: Use a shallow bowl or a plate and add the labneh. You can make a depression in the middle with a soup spoon and fill it with extra virgin olive oil, or drizzle the olive oil on top and around the edges. Then, sprinkle the entire surface…
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