TIP OF THE DAY: Get A Fish Spatula (Fish Turner)

Use a slotted fish spatula to flip everything on the grill. This one is a Tom Douglas by Pinzon Dexter Russell, available on Amazon.   Grilling tools sets generally include a chef’s spatula, grill tongs, two-prong fork, silicone basting brush and cleaning brush for the grill. But if you grill fish, that chef’s spatula is…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Butter On Steak

Want to perk up the flavor of a steak? Yesterday’s tip from THE NIBBLE’s chef was on steak seasoning. Today he says: brush a little butter on steak just before serving. The next time you grill, pan roast or broil a steak, brush a really light coating of melted butter over it before bringing it…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Your Own Steak Seasoning

Ready for seasoning! Photo courtesy Allen Brothers.   Many people season a steak simply, with salt and pepper (see our chef’s technique for sprinkling salt from a height to get an even application). Some may add a bit of onion salt. THE NIBBLE’s chef recommends a touch of cumin in addition to the salt and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Waste Less Food

Some sources say that about one-third of food worldwide is wasted. Fresh fruits and vegetables that go bad lead the list. A report on FoodProductionDaily.com finds that the average American household throws out 14% of its food purchases: $590/year for a family of four, more than $43 billion/year combined. Sodexo, one of the world’s largest…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Club Soda Drink

Are you acting as designated driver, not drinking alcohol or looking for a tasty non-caloric mocktail or a sweetener-free soft drink? An enhanced glass of club soda is a delicious drink, inexpensive to make and virtually calorie-free. For a refreshing drink, flavor a glass of club soda with one or more herbs or fruits. Lemon…
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