TIP OF THE DAY: The Best Canned Tomatoes

[1] Canned tomatoes are typically plum tomatoes (photo © Hunt’s). [2] First Place: Bianco di Napoli canned tomatoes (photo © Instacart). [3] Second Place: Market Pantry canned tomatoes (photo © Target). [4] Third Place: San Merican canned tomatoes (photo © Whole Foods).   Many of us used canned tomatoes for tomato sauce, chili, enchiladas, meatloaf…
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Spring Panzanella Salad With Snap Peas, Toasted Pepitas & Parmesan

[1] Spring Panzanella Salad, an Italian classic (photo © Tending The Table | California Olive Ranch). [2] A panzanella with a glass of white wine is a lovely summer lunch. Add the protein of your choice (photo: The Nibble). [3] Radicchio is a member of the chicory family (photo: The Nibble). [4] Arbequina EVOO (photo…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Polenta For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Polenta, made from ground cornmeal, is a porridge that dates to ancient times. It is gluten free, although not a whole grain*. This traditional Italian cornmeal style originated in Umbria in northern Italy, where it was a simple, hearty peasant food. In the U.S. and U.K., cooked polenta is known as as cornmeal mush. Polenta…
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