TIP OF THE DAY: The Magic Of Mushrooms & Mushroom Recipes

We refer not to the hallucinogen psilocybin mushrooms—we’ve never been anywhere near one. September is National Mushroom Month—that means mushrooms in cuisine. We find culinary magic in the variety of culinary mushrooms available year-round. Why are they magic?     REASONS TO MEET MORE MUSHROOMS They can be served anytime, from breakfast to lunch to…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Cleveland Kraut & Ways To Serve Sauerkraut

[1] How to make a better Reuben sandwich: use the best sauerkraut and a great recipe like this one (photo © Marion’s Kitchen). [2] Sauerkraut with beef, burgers, hot dogs, salmon, and sandwiches (photos #1 to #4 © Cleveland Kraut). [3] Beet Red Cleveland Kraut, made with red cabbage, beets, and cabbage. Try it with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Different Take On Avocado Toast Recipes

[1] Avocado toast and hummus with hot sauce (photo © Hope Hummus). [2] “Three Shades Of Avocado Toast,” avocado, hummus and tahini (photo Food Deco | Instagram). [3] For a special occasion: lobster avocado toast (photo © Ocean Prime Restaurant). [4] Avocado toast with deviled hamachi collar (substitute smoked fish) and sliced radishes (photo ©…
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TIP OF TODAY: Stop Potatoes From Sprouting

September is National Potato Month (August 19th is National Potato Day). While we’ll share recipes later in the month, today we have a safety message. You’ve probably never heard of getting glycoalkaloid toxicity from potatoes. The effects are mostly gastrointestinal. They are often delayed 8 to 10 hours after consuming a bad potato. The poisonous…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Rainbow Of Vegetables In Unusual Colors

[1] Different colors of beets and carrots (photo © The Chef’s Garden). [2] Purple brussels sprouts (photo © Frieda’s Specialty Produce). [3] Cauliflower in the conventional white, plus orange and purple. In the front is romanesco, a variation of cauliflower that has spikes (photo © Nourish The Roots). [4] Green beans don’t have to be…
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