This is a problem for many — how to buy wine for the host when you’re the invited guest. A good rule of thumb is to buy according to the reputation of the importer/broker. (The person who discovers a vineyard and brings the wine to this country.) We’ll be telling you about importers we respect […]
Tips
Free Egg Separator!
Watch this video. WNPR’s Diane Orson clued us into this one—how to use an empty plastic water bottle to separate egg white from yolk. Watch the video. We tried it and it works. Along with Lori’s tip about using an empty wine bottle as a cherry or olive pitter, we’re thinking we should get a recycling […]
Stress-Free Weeknight Dinner: Fast, Easy, Delicious
What we all need for weeknight dinner is something easy and good—it’s that simple. How about pecan-crusted fish fillet? Or one of my all-time favorite Mediterranean pasta dishes, Greek Shrimp Couscous, Feta, Olives, and Lemon. And for dessert—the summer crowd-pleaser for grownups and children—The Great Grape Freeze. You get the idea. This is where I invent […]
Cherry/Olive Pitter Does Double Duty
It’s one of the most handy tools in any kitchen: a cherry pitter that can also be used to pit olives. While you can spend a fair amount on the Cadillac version, almost any hardware store offers one in aluminum for just a few dollars. Or, you can spend zero by doing what Senior Producer […]
The Raw Honey Facial
When I read that a dermatologist in New York recommended raw honey for a facial, just as the ancient Egyptians used it, I decided to try it. The result was amazing. After purchasing a jar of raw, unfiltered honey at my local health food market, I bought a new pastry brush and did what the […]
Getting Around the Skyrocketing Cost of Limes
If you’ve had sticker shock at the supermarket check-out, limes in hand, you’re not alone. At most major food stores, a single lime is a dollar or more. Last year, a box of 200 limes could be purchased from distributors for about $15. This year, the same box is priced at anywhere from $80 to […]
