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Archive for August, 2010
16 supermarket ingredients chefs love
There was a time when what I’m about to tell you would have been a dirty little secret. But lately, supermarket ingredients are showing up on restaurant menus across the country in not-so-hush-hush ways, delivering results that fancier ones can’t. Here are 16 chefs who use humble foods for a lofty outcome.
Read more here: 16 Secret Supermarket Ingredients Chefs Love
5 delicious low-cal foods you’re not eating
Eating the same boring foods over and over again? Maybe it’s time to expand your horizons. Check out these Hungry Girl essentials and why we love ‘em so much… We think you’ll love them too!
Read more here: The Five Best Low-Cal Foods You’re Not Eating
The 10 best places for pancakes in America
Despite the global appeal of the pancake, Americans have given this simple treat—made with flour, eggs and milk—iconic status. And different regions of the country have made the pancake their own, adding local ingredients and inspired touches. Today, sitting down to a plate of flapjacks often gives you an insider’s look at some of those regional tastes.
Read more here: America’s Best Pancakes
Selecting fresh fruit
When picking fruits, look for plumpness, tenderness, and bright color.
Here’s to your health.Fruits should be heavy for their size and free from mold, mildew, bruises, cuts, or other blemishes. Some fruits are picked and shipped while still firm, so they may need additional ripening.
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Strangest ice cream flavours
When it comes to ice cream, experts say Canada is fairly PG13, but there are new and just plain weird flavours out there.
Ashley Chapman, vice-president of Chapman’s, one of Canada’s largest national ice cream brands, says his personal favourite is his company’s Mac Nut – frozen yogurt laced with caramelized macadamia nuts and shortbread chunks, which is perfectly family friendly.
Read more: The weirdest ice cream flavours
