Category: Tip Of The Day

FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Eating The Rinds Of Cheeses

Posted on by thenibble

[1] EAT ME! Cheeses with bloomy white rinds like Brie, Camembert and triple-crèmes are delicious (photo courtesy Murray’s Cheese). [2] COOK WITH ME! Rinds from aged hard cheeses like this Parmigiano-Romano can be tossed into soups and stews (photo courtesy Whole Foods Market). [3] TOSS ME: Waxed rinds are not edible (photo © Karcich |…
Continue reading “FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Eating The Rinds Of Cheeses” →

FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Serving Spicy & Exotic Foods

Posted on by thenibble

Baji’s Mango Chutney Papadums make a special (and easy!) hors d’oeuvre with spicy chutneys or a quieter yogurt dip. Read our review.   If you want to serve ethnic foods or spicy foods but are concerned that not all your guests will enjoy them, hedge your bets and serve them as hors d’oeuvres, along with…
Continue reading “FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Serving Spicy & Exotic Foods” →

FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Count Plates, Not Calories

Posted on by thenibble

Restricting your food intake to meet those weight loss goals? Treat yourself to beautiful dishes, cups, and glasses. What you eat will look more exciting and taste that much better. Even a cup of plain yogurt looks tempting in a beautiful red bowl (don’t forget a sprig of dill). It’s how they make the most…
Continue reading “FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Count Plates, Not Calories” →

FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Banana Hot Chocolate

Posted on by thenibble

Don’t monkey around: Purée a ripe banana and add it to hot chocolate. One banana is enough for two eight-ounce cups (it stretches further if you want just a little banana flavor). Here’s the simple recipe, We’re not saying this is a health drink, but it combines potassium and antioxidants and it sure is a…
Continue reading “FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Banana Hot Chocolate” →