TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Excess Nougat

Delicious nougat from PistaciaVera.com. Nougat is a confection made of egg whites, toasted almonds or other nuts, and sugar or honey. Gourmet nougat is appearing on the scene. If you’re given a gift of nougat and you’re not inclined to devour the box, what to do with it? • You can store it in the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The ABCs Of Omega-3s

Get Omega-3s from Spaghetti alla Puttanesca. Photo by Nishi Daryuichi | Wikimedia. Omega-3 fatty acids are healthful polyunsaturated fats. Extensive research indicates that they reduce inflammation and help prevent certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and arthritis. They reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure. We pop three small capsules a day to get our…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Better Burgers

Start with the right meat. These burgers are from Ottomanelli Brothers. It’s National Hamburger Month! While most of us love burgers, many of us don’t know how to cook them properly. For example, making dense patties and pressing down on them as they cook is a sure way to get a less-juicy burger. And while…
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