Tahini has separation anxiety—or is the anxiety ours!?! When you see liquid at the top of the tahini container, don’t fret! It is simply the oil which naturally parts from the paste. Just stir it until thoroughly combined. Tahini can […]
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Uses for a Box Grater
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How many of you look at a box grater and automatically think cheese grater? For the longest time I only considered using a box grater for cheese! Box graters come in handy for all sorts of things though! A box […]
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Tahini: “Made of nothing more than ground hulled sesame seeds, this aromatic paste is akin to natural nut butter but has a thinner consistency and a more subtle flavor. It’s used extensively in Middle Eastern cuisine, often as a key […]
Read the full article →Fresh Herbs: Salad Boosters
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Lettuce and herbs are everywhere this season! Let their freshness inspire your taste buds with every meal. “Fresh herbs can bring bright, assertive flavors to green salads. No chopping needed—just mix in whole leaves, including the stems if you’re using […]
Read the full article →Tomato Storage for Best Quality
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Aside from summer’s endless garden fresh tomatoes, I (Litsa) must say that Campari Tomatoes are my absolute favorite throughout the year! We enjoy feasting on them when summer gardens aren’t producing tasty tomatoes. However, we never, ever refrigerate them! They […]
Read the full article →Best Cheese for a Burger
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The summer heat is on—-and hopefully your grill is too!?! One seasonal favorite is a homemade burger around here but not without CHEESE! Does any cheese create the perfect burger or is there a specific cheese!?! Well, I guess it […]
Read the full article →Hulling Strawberries
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Normally when I hull strawberries I use a knife to cut the tops off. This year when making strawberry jam I noticed that there was some of the berry going to waste when cutting the tops. I remembered that I […]
Read the full article →Canning Strawberry Jam
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For the last five years, the beginning of June means strawberry jam canning time for me. My boys love PB&J and eat it almost daily. After looking at the ingredients in store bought jam and jelly, I prefer my children […]
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