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I’d managed to exist without a Y peeler for many moons, but after using one last Thanksgiving, and solving a problem that vexed me, I am now officially a fan. Peeling the large butternut squash for my T-day casserole often was a knuckle-bruising chore when I used my older swivel peeler. My new Y peeler […]

Picked by
Denise Landis

As a rule I stay away from sugary drinks, but when hot weather rolls around there are times when I crave a soda. Jarritos sodas were a happy discovery for me. Made in Mexico, they are lightly sweetened only with natural sugar. They come in glass bottles that, pulled cold and dripping from a cooler […]

Mason jars offer a recyclable and chemical-free container option to store healthy meals. Mason Jar Salads and More offers basic information as to preparing mason jar meals, as well as inspiring photographs. It also provides simple recipes using an interesting variety of ingredients.  

I was given a jar of homemade Seville orange marmalade that was absolutely delicious, but it didn’t occur to me to ask for the recipe. I had no time to search for Seville oranges imported from Spain, nor did I enjoy the prospect of cutting off and slicing the peels, removing seeds, and the other […]

Picked by
Eva Baughman

This simple tool used with its provided rubber stoppers does an excellent job of creating a vacuum and preserving wine left in the bottle. [amazon_link asins=’B000GA3KCE’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’thec0b6-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’ddc8e686-5dd8-11e8-b2e7-65efe4afc1a6′]

It is widely known that beer from a tap is greatly superior to beer from a can or bottle. Some beers, such as Boddington’s and Guinness, include a device within their cans and bottles designed to recreate the sublime sensation of taking that first sip of that perfect pour, when the beer is fresh and […]

One of the best parts of traveling is visiting local supermarkets and discovering shelf-stable delicacies. Santa Catarina tuna, from the Portuguese archipelago called the Azores, is a perfect example. While the first thing to catch your eye will likely be the attractive paper-wrapping on the cans, it’s the contents that impress. Hand cut into either […]

Picked by
J. D. Landis

Moët & Chandon dresses up this pink-labeled pink (“with amber highlights”) Champagne in a nice pink cardboard box, presumably for Mother’s Day, though I’ve seen it online also in pink for Valentine’s Day.  The packaging implies that this is a wine to be bought by a man for a woman. Maybe. But it can, and […]

A new item in my kitchen about which I cannot speak highly enough is a simple one. It is a stylish piece of stainless steel, unassuming and aesthetically pleasing. Its purpose is to crush garlic. It requires the palms of one’s hands and a rocking motion. That is all. For me, the most appealing aspect […]

The tamarind tree native to Africa and now cultivated in India and Mexico, is used in Indian, Thai, and Mexican cuisines. Its long pods contain large hard seeds surrounded by a sticky, edible, very tart paste. Its flavor adds piquancy to curries, chutneys, marinades, and barbecue sauces — anywhere that a sour, slightly citrusy, accent […]

If you think that chocolate milk is for kids, you’ll likely change your mind after tasting Ecos chocolate drink infused with coconut water and coconut milk. With less than half the sugar of traditional chocolate milk, Ecos is rich, very lightly sweet, and lacks the cloying viscosity that chocolate milk can sometimes have. Dairy-free, but […]

This refreshing thirst quencher from Italy employs the citron’s tannic note for a slightly adult take on lemon soda. Made with sugar and all natural flavors, it has the clear yellow color and fragrance of the citron fruit. Stylishly bottled in a rough textured glass bottle (like the citron’s skin), Cedrata Tassoni Soda has been […]