TIP OF THE DAY: Tofu Scramble Recipe Instead Of Scrambled Eggs

Recently at the breakfast bar at our Whole Foods Market, we had a delicious tofu scramble that was just as satisfying as scrambled eggs—but so much more healthful. So in the name of reduced cholesterol and sustainability of the planet,* we’ve switched. Try it, you’ll like it! Tofu is made in different firmnesses that suit…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Goat Cheese Crottin For Dessert

Sophisticated diners don’t indulge in sweet desserts on a daily basis. Instead, they finish the evening meal with cheese; perhaps with some fruit, but often just with a knife and fork. While we love all cheeses, a mild, creamy goat cheese is always a perfect choice for us. The next time you’re near a cheese…
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FOOD FUN: Sashimi Tacos Recipe & The History Of Sashimi

[1] Sashimi tacos at Haru restaurant in New York City (photo © Haru/RA Sushi). [2] Fill your taco shells with spicy tuna and/or spicy salmon. Here’s the recipe (photo © No Spoon Necessary). [3] Here, crisp sheets of nori are used instead of taco shells. Are they “open hand rolls,” “sashimi tacos,” or both (photo…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Broccoli Salad

Try a different type of salad, like broccoli and beets. Photo courtesy Love Beets.   Think outside the lettuce box to other crisp salads that are fun, nutritious and provide variety. Today, how about a broccoli salad. It’s very easy to make broccoli salad, with all the ready-to-eat broccoli available at the market. From florets…
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What To Do With Green Chartreuse & The History Of Chartreuse

[1] This Gatsby-inspired cocktail is delicious. Photo courtesy Moët & Chandon. Chartreuse in a stemmed liqueur glass (photo © Cold Penguin 1952 | CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 License). [3] Bottles of green and yellow Chartreuse (photo © Jeremy Brooks | CC-BY-NC-2.0-license).   If you have a bottle of Chartreuse that languishes on the shelf, we’ve got a recipe…
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