TIP OF THE DAY: Spicing Up Store-Bought Cole Slaw & Other Salads

If you buy store-made salads—tuna, chicken, egg, potato and macaroni salad, cole slaw and others— there’s generally room for improvement. Add little bits of one or more accents, and you’ll have a vastly improved product. Select two or three seasonings to layer flavor. Examples: Cheese: blue cheese or feta crumbles or a garnish of shredded…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ginger Beer Cheer

Ginger ale lovers who want more spice in their life should get to know ginger beer, a more intensely-flavored, spicier brew. Historically fermented, today’s ginger beers, like Reed’s Original Ginger Brew, are alcohol-free, sophisticated soft drinks that can be enjoyed straight from the bottle, or as cocktail mixers. Try a Moscow Mule, with 2 ounces…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rubbed the Right Way

If you’re invited to a barbecue, bring the hosts a gift sampler of different-flavored rubs. Even if they blend their own herbs and spices, they’re certain to discover something new…and invite you back soon! See an example of nicely-packaged rubs from Nantucket Offshore. Learn the basics of how to make barbecue.

TIP OF THE DAY: Yogurt Marinade

Yogurt is not just a healthy food, a tasty food, a diet food and a multitasking dip and partner for fruit and granola. It’s also a great marinade for meat. In addition to imparting flavor, it has excellent tenderizing properties. Add garlic, herbs, macerated onion and any other favorite seasonings to your yogurt marinade. Your…
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