Monthly Archives: May 2010

Chef Mark Peel’s Leeks Vinaigrette

We asked Chef Mark Peel to pick a seasonal vegetable to feature in our May “In Season” newsletter. He immediately volunteered leeks, a vegetable that I grew up with because my Swiss mother always loved to cook with them. In … Continue reading

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Grilled Artisan Bread w/ White Beans and Wilted Greens

Joyce Goldstein is the only person I know who can talk about how to make a white bean sexy. The award-winning chef and cookbook author recently demonstrated how to “sex up a bean.” Joyce’ s grilled Pugliese bread with white … Continue reading

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New U.S. Olive Oil Standards Meant to Combat Bogus EVOO

Big news out of Washington: Uncle Sam has adopted landmark rules meant to ensure the bottle of extra virgin olive oil you buy at the store is genuine and not some fake EVOO. The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week … Continue reading

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New U.S. Olive Oil Standards Meant to Battle Fake EVOO

Big news from the nation’s capital: Uncle Sam has adopted landmark rules meant to ensure the bottle of extra virgin olive oil you buy at the store is genuine and not a bogus EVOO. The U.S. Department of Agriculture last … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Menu: Steak w/ Chimichurri & Almond Cake

I’m headed to the East Coast for business.  While I’m there I’m hoping to visit my mom for Mother’s Day. With next Sunday in mind, we’ve put together a do-it-yourself menu that’s easy enough to prepare for the mom in … Continue reading

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Med. Diet May Cut Risk of Mental Decline in Older Age – Study

Eating more like a Greek may improve your brain power, a new study suggests. Older adults who stick to a Mediterranean-type diet appear to suffer less mental decline as they age, researchers reported last week. “This diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, … Continue reading

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