TIP OF THE DAY: Juicy Tip

Double the amount of juice you get from a lemon or lime with these tips: 1. The citrus should be at room temperature. 2. Roll it on the counter, applying firm pressure with your hand. 3. Microwave it for 15 seconds. Each of these actions releases more juice from the sacs. Today is Oranges &…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sorbet Easter Eggs

Instead of a traditional sorbet presentation, shape balls of sorbet into oval egg shapes and serve in a “nest.” Photo courtesy Wine Cellar Sorbets, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week. For a quick and delicious dessert, scoop sorbet in three Easter colors (orange or mango, raspberry or strawberry and lime or kiwi, for example)…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Celebrate Spring With Edible Flowers

Spring, our favorite season, begins today. We’re celebrating with a floral flourish. Look for edible flowers at stores that carry specialty produce. Not all flowers are edible (or tasty), but there’s quite a variety to choose from. (If you want to use flowers from your own garden, it’s OK as long as they are pesticide-free.)…
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