TIP OF THE DAY: 12 Uses For Bone Broth

WHAT IS BONE BROTH Our tip today focuses on uses for bone broth. Bone broth is an alternative to stock, a flavorful liquid made by slowly simmering bones, cartilage, and tendons, with some bits of meat that remain attached. The difference between stock and bone broth is that while stock can be made in three…
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Types Of Figs, History Of Figs: Have Some Figs For National Fig Week

[1] Honey-roasted figs are a delicious dessert. You can serve them with goat cheese or mascarpone (photo © Melissa’s). [2] Brown Turkey figs, a popular variety (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Fig fondue (photo © California Figs). [4] Ham and fig sandwich with arugula (photo © The Model Bakery | St. Helena, California).   Figs…
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10 Uses For Carrot Tops. Eat Them, Don’t Toss Them!

A while back, we published an article on how to repurpose carrot peelings. Why throw them out, when you can turn them into something delicious, packed with nutrients? The same is true with the lovely, leafy-green carrot tops (photos #1, #5, and #7). Why buy freshly-harvested carrots at the farmers market, only to cut off…
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