Why We Love Lentils
November-December 2015

Why We Love Lentils

With a history rooted in the Bible and the writings of Hippocrates, lentils have maintained prominence in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine since their cultivation 8,500 years ago. A member of the legume family, lentils

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November-December 2015

Today’s Look at Yesterday’s Deli

Move over, fried chicken strips, mayo-laden potato salad and overstuffed meat sandwiches. Today’s supermarket deli food offerings are an improved trifecta of taste, variety and nutrition. Alongside traditional deli meats and cheeses in the “prepared

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July-August 2015

The Power of Popcorn

Say goodbye to cupcakes and hello to all-natural, whole-grain popcorn. According to the Popcorn Board, Americans consume about 51 quarts of popcorn per person each year. Beyond movie theaters, popcorn is replacing nuts as a

Spectacular Stone Fruits
May-June 2015

Spectacular Stone Fruits

Nothing says summer quite like the sweet, juicy flavors of stone fruits. Whether you prefer peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots or cherries — or any of their hybrids — act quickly: Unlike apples or pears, fresh

Grab Hold of Skewers
May-June 2015

Grab Hold of Skewers

While it may appear a bit "unrefined," eating food on a stick takes us back to a time when utensils didn't exist. Whether you call them skewers, brochettes or pinchos, cooking and serving a variety

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March-April 2015

Is Your Peppercorn an Imposter?

True or false: Some kinds of “peppercorns” aren’t actually pepper at all. It’s true. Black peppercorns are a required kitchen staple, and fashionable peppercorn blends are adding white, green and pink peppers as flavor accessories. But

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March-April 2015

Fares of Faith: Celebrating Seder

Steeped in family togetherness and traditional foods among the Jewish community, Passover celebrates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. Seder dinner occurs on the evening of the 15th day of Nisan in the