TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Basil-Infused Olive Oil

Of all the infused and flavored olive oils, basil-infused olive oil is the best seller in the U.S. We love all infused olive oils, but can find ways to use versatile basil oil every day, from breakfast through dinner. Ways To Use Basil Olive Oil Eggs. Cook eggs in basil olive oil. It’s an easy…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat More Walnuts & Other Unprocessed Foods

You can add walnuts to almost any recipe: here, in a chicken salad sandwich. Photo courtesy McCormick.   Tiny changes in your diet can reap big results. Take walnuts, which provide energy, protein and other good nutrition. They can help prevent heart disease, cancer and other conditions, tasting delicious in the process. Walnuts are heart…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Microwave Potato Chips, Fat Free & Delicious

Make your own potato chips: fat-free and delicious. Photo courtesy Mastrad.   Delicious, Fat-Free Potato Chips Imagine making your own fat-free chips in just 3 to 5 minutes in the microwave. They’re crisp and crunchy, with no added fat. Mastrad, the leading French manufacturer of kitchen utensils, has created an innovative silicone tray that turns…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Recycle Yogurt Containers

If you browse the yogurt section at your grocer’s, you may have noticed that Emmi Swiss Yogurt has moved from the standard cup-shaped carton to a new bowl shape. (See the former Emmi yogurt carton shape.) Bowl-shaped containers have been the signature of Greek-style yogurt. Why is Emmi following suit? The company sees the shorter…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Get Ready For Halloween (Jello Eyeballs, Perhaps?)

Here’s looking at you: creepy eyeball snacks or garnishes for Halloween. Photo courtesy Shop Anatomical.   Attention guys and ghouls: It’s time to start planning for Halloween. Who doesn’t love eyeball food? We’ve just ordered this eyeball mold, which uses a base of JELL-O or custom-flavored gelatin, should you want a savory flavor. The irises…
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