TIP OF THE DAY: Gazpacho Shots

[1] Start dinner with a gazpacho shot, with or without a splash of tequila (photo © Skyy Vodka).   Start a summer dinner with a gazpacho shot. You can: Serve gazpacho in a shot glass or four-ounce juice glass. Add a splash of tequila to the soup. You can switch the proportions and flavor tequila…
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DINING: Springtime Eating From A To Z

Stewed rhubarb, one of our favorite spring treats. Here’s a recipe (photo © Baltic Maid).   Have you been taking advantage of the edible joys of spring? Eat seasonally, not just because the products are fresher and less expensive, but because some of them are only available in spring. Veggies: Steam low-calorie artichokes, asparagus, broccoli…
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PRODUCT: Edamame

Edamame, pronounced eh-dah-MAH-may, are baby soybeans. If you frequent Japanese restaurants, you’ve probably had them. The green pods are boiled in salted water and served whole as an appetizer. These tasty baby veggies, generally served in the shell, are fun to pop into your mouth. And for a fun food, they’re awfully good for you.…
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PASSOVER: Make Matzo Brei

Passover begins tomorrow night at Sundown. We have an excuse to make some of our favorite Passover specialty dishes: Matzo Brei, or fried matzo. Our favorite variation is onion and smoked salmon matzo brei, but we have 8 variations for you, both sweet and savory. This Veggie Matzo Brie is a matzo frittata, with carrots,…
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