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Would You Rather Eat Asparagus or Broccoli?
Asparagus, I love the little spears.
Broccoli, it's versatile and delicious.
Neither, I prefer ______ (fill in the blank below).
Ewww, I hate both of these vegetables.
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One of my favorite things about major holiday feasts is getting to make sandwiches with the leftovers. But while the post-Thanksgiving sandwich is probably the most popular, I think Easter is underrated in this regard. So for this 'Wich of the Week, I thought I'd do something a bit different and show you how I transformed my Easter ham and side dishes into a sandwich.
This probably isn't a sandwich you'd make from scratch â€" the individual components ...
It's the first day of spring, and my thoughts are turning towards fresh veggies and bright colors. Normally it's the appetizers and main courses that get the spring treatment, but this year, dessert can play along too. This Garden Patch Cakelet Pan ($34) is a garden-themed cake pan that features rows of carrots, cauliflower, radishes and peas. It would make the most adorable petit-fours and hey, maybe it'll get your little ones (or big ones) to finally eat ...
Does cutting onions make you cry? Well I have good news for you! A team of agricultural scientists from Japan and New Zealand has created a tear-free onion. Through genetical engineering, not only did they turn off the gene that induces the tears in humans, but they created a more flavorful onion too.
Spearheading the study is Dr. Colin Eady, a professor at the University of Wisconsin. He states:
By shutting down the lachrymatory factor synthase gene, we ...
Minestrone is one of my favorite soups to make. It takes a lot of time to produce a good pot of this classic, Italian soup, so set aside the entire afternoon and make sure you soak the beans the night before. The final result is a hearty, rustic, restaurant-quality dish. A bowl is a meal in itself, all you need is some crusty bread for dipping. Serve with a robust Pinot Noir for a wonderfu,l wintry meal. To see how ...
Yam
Sometimes confused with the sweet potato, this root vegetable is not related to the potato. Native to South and Central America, as well as many parts of Asia and Africa, there are over 150 different varieties. Yams have starchy flesh in either off-white, yellow, purple, or pink. Their skin is normally pale to dark brown. Although they have more moisture and natural sugar, they can be interchanged with sweet potatoes in most recipes.
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Although California is in the middle of an Indian Summer, Fall and all of its delicious bounty has arrived at a grocery store or farmer's market near you. Yum tested your knowledge of Fall fruits, but how well do you know your Fall vegetables? To find out, I've come up with a quick quiz where you decide if it's a Fall vegetable or not!
If it's a Fall vegetable, mark it true; if not, choose false. Good luck!
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- This interview with Top Chef finalist Hung Huynh really brings out his personality. - They Cook. We Dish.
- You'd be surprised by how easily this delicious-looking baked tofu comes together. - FitSugar
- Inspired by his "Top Chef" appearance, chef Eric Ripert offers his recipe for Grilled Trout with Sauce Vierge and Potato and Leek. - Secret Sauce
- No matter how you put it, peanut butter and chocolate chips always work, even in muffins. - Baking Bites
- These beautiful Gien ...
When it comes to washing veggies, most of us rely on good ol' water. Others use vinegar or soap, but are these techniques more effective? The folks at Cook's Illustrated magazine wanted to know and decided to put it all to the test.
In their test, they washed fruit with one of the following solutions:
- Antibacterial soap (not recommended as food safety experts think soap isn't something you should eat)
- One part vinegar and three parts water
- Scrubbing with a brush
- Plain water
Once ...
Heirloom
A term that is used to describe a number of plants grown from a certain seed variety. These seed varieties are grown without any human intervention and must be at least 50 years old. In the purest sense it is a plant that has been selected, nurtured, and handed down from one family member to another for generations resulting in a highly flavorful produce. In the food world it most commonly refers to tomatoes, but can also refer ...
- How on earth did I miss out on National Rum Day? - Baking Bites
- Need some inspiration? Here are 50 refreshing summer drinks for you to choose from. - iVillage
- These yummy candles look good enough to eat. - CasaSugar
- What happens to the state of food journalism when food bloggers go legit and enter the mainstream? - Serious Eats
- If you're headed to Napa Valley, be sure to check out this guide to the other Napa. - Chow
- My ...
No salad week would be complete without a glossary of greens. The base and heart of any salad, greens are crisp, healthy, and when properly paired and dressed, absolutely delicious. Never store leafy vegetables in a wet plastic bag because they will rot quickly. Vegetables need moisture and air to survive, so store in the fridge in a loosely wrapped paper towel in an open plastic bag. When kept properly, greens should store for about 3-5 days ...
I find those labels stuck on the sides of fruit and vegetables to be somewhat annoying - they don't always peel off and often leave a sticky residue behind. However, I'm not sure I would trade them in for a laser etched carving? A company called Natural Light Technology has invented a machine that can etch barcodes, expiration dates, logos etc. on the skin of soft and hard produce. They claim that since nothing comes in contact ...
Summer has to be my favorite season in terms of produce. Strawberries, cherries, tomatoes, corn... the list of delicious, ripe fruits and vegetables that can be attained locally at farmer's markets is virtually endless. I've just started to notice the first ears of fresh, crisp corn at the grocers. Corn is a type of grass that dates back over 5000 years. The average ear of corn is 12 to 14 inches in length and contains about 400 kernels ...
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