TIP OF THE DAY: Make Paneer At Home

Cubes of grilled paneer. See the recipe below. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   It’s not easy to make most cheeses at home. But it is surprisingly easy to make paneer, a fresh cheese popular in Indian and other South Asian cuisines that ports nicely into Western fare. Paneer does not melt when heat…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Tzatziki, A Multitasking Food

Tzatziki tops minced smoked salmon for a sophisticated appetizer. Photo by Grenouille Films | IST.   Certain condiments are multitaskers, such that they can be used at different times of the day to make basic foods more interesting. Salsa, from Mexico, is one example. Greek tzatziki (tsah-tsee-kee) is another. A chilled mixture of yogurt, cucumber,…
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How To Store Coffee To Keep It Fresher, Longer

Advice circulates that coffee beans should be kept in the freezer to maintain freshness. False! Freezing the coffee coagulates the natural oils contained in the beans. These oils need to emulsify to produce the body and mouthfeel of the coffee. Coffee is best right after it is freshly-roasted. Beans can be stored in the refrigerator…
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