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T Three mayonnaise miracles you’ve (probably) never tried
Love it or hate it, mayonnaise is a remarkably versatile kitchen staple. Of course everyone knows that mayo is a welcome addition to various sandwiches, salads, and dipping sauces. However there are a couple of incredible uses for this remarkable …
W What is pearl barley and what can you do with it?
Barley is a grain that, like other grains, must be processed to be edible. Hulled barley or barley groats are the most minimally processed — the inedible outer husk is removed and that’s about it. Hulled barley takes a long time to cook (say, two …
T Three surprising uses for bergamot in the kitchen
In a burst of inspiration, my wife and I bought a bunch of herbs to plant in our garden. We’ve never had our own garden before and we couldn’t think of a better way to take advantage of our newly acquired green space. We bought the usual staples s…
Y You grilled what for dinner?!
You often hear about grilling steaks or burgers or hot dogs or chicken. Shish kabobs, peppers and onions, and mushrooms are all regular grill fare. And grilled pizza is becoming commonplace, too.
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S Stop wasting produce: 5 tricks to getting the most out of your freshest ingredients
I would never recommend not buying fresh produce. Fresh is the ultimate way to go. But I find that, often, I overbuy on produce — by the end of the week, I have a huge box of spinach wilting in the back of my fridge, or my celery has gone…
R Rethinking (and re-purposing) canning jars
Canning jars have been around since 1858, when John Mason invented the first Mason jar. Originally developed to better preserve food, lately the concept…
U Use Israeli couscous in your next meal
Israeli couscous is relatively new to the food scene in the U.S. It was originally developed in Israel in the 1950s as an alternative to rice, …
H Husk cherries could be your new favorite produce
Last summer, I discovered husk cherries (also known as ground cherries) at my local farm stand. The farmer convinced me to buy a pint of them,…
