Oct 26th 2016
Spiced Crab Apple Cake
Why does one of my favorite apples have such a bad rap?
All crab apples come from the genus Malus. The compound that gives crab apples their strong, extremely tart flavor is malic acid. Both words ar
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Oct 17th 2016
Wine Basics Quiz - Test your knowledge
Over the summer, Chris Kimball and Stephen Meuse recorded their final radio spots for America's Test Kitchen, in which they discussed wine. Starting soon, they can be heard under Kimball's new brand,
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Sep 23rd 2016
Whole Grain Pasta from Mulino Marino
When it comes to exceptional flour producers, Mulino Marino tops the list. This family-run mill started in 1959 when Felice Marino learned of a small mill for sale in Cossano Belbo, a town nestled in
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Sep 20th 2016
Anson Mill Founder Glenn Roberts - Interview Series
Anson Mills founder Glenn Roberts grew up in San Diego, California, working at his mother's restaurant on weekends as a busboy. A man of diverse interests, after graduating from the University of Nort
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Sep 9th 2016
The Kiwi Berry - Is it Kiwi or Berry?
When kiwi berries arrived at our doorstep, a quick debate ensued among the staff: What exactly is a kiwi berry? Is it technically a kiwi or a berry?
The answer is . . . a little bit of both!
This lit
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Aug 30th 2016
Violette Wine Cellars Founder Richard Kzirian - Interview Series
Violette Wine Cellars is the importer, distributor, and retailer for natural and biodynamic wine where Richard Kzirian, long time friend of Ihsan and Valerie Gurdal, has challenged the wine scene for
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