Zakuski: Tapas with a Russian accent
March 13, 2011
Here’s a word that will soon be tripping off both foodies’ and trendinistas’ lips: zakuski. It’s Russian for “small bites,” and is the latest entry in the small-plates dining trend.
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March 13, 2011
Here’s a word that will soon be tripping off both foodies’ and trendinistas’ lips: zakuski. It’s Russian for “small bites,” and is the latest entry in the small-plates dining trend.
March 7, 2011
Popular demand for mussels does not leave with the warm weather, meaning the supply must continue even when the farms are covered with ice. Someone has to harvest this delicious shellfish, and that’s a job for the hardiest men and women of Eastern Canada.
February 27, 2011
One fun way to spend more time as a family is to organize a pizza and game night. Both playing games and making pizza are activities the whole family can enjoy together.
February 19, 2011
The first time you saw a kiwifruit in your grocery store did you think it was a lemon gone wrong? Or perhaps you thought it was a new, smaller, odd-looking variety of pear. The truth is the kiwifruit isn’t just a fruit, it’s one of nature’s most perfect foods
February 19, 2011
Are you one of the millions of middle-aged Americans who resolved to improve your health this year, through diet, exercise or other lifestyle changes? If so, you know that it’s not easy to change old habits – especially the salty, sugary and fatty ones that taste so good.
February 13, 2011
id you know that including omega-3s in your daily diet is an easy way to support heart health? In fact, the American Heart Association has recommended the consumption of polyunsaturated fats, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, for good heart health.
February 6, 2011
Sustainability is a term we’re hearing more often in today’s environmentally conscious world. Increasingly, Americans are examining what they eat, where it comes from and how the environment is affected by the foods they choose.
January 31, 2011
Hunger pairs and the munchies have more than half the population snacking at least once a day, but only 35 percent of those people choose more nutritious options than they did two years ago, according to a 2010 study from market researcher Technomic.
January 31, 2011
Sometimes it’s all you can do to get dinner on the table after a busy day, much less come up with new ideas to make everyday foods flavorful and interesting. Yet two of the best-kept secrets of top chefs – kosher salt and sea salt – are ready to help you on a moment’s notice, anytime.
January 21, 2011
This year’s big game is bound to have just as many people gathering to watch. But watching the game is only part of the fun. It’s the food, the camaraderie and fun that needs to measure up with fans to truly make it the biggest football party of the year.