August 18, 2010 | Issue 1.12
Greetings!
Over the past several weeks, we've been working on ways to improve
theKitchenista.com, so we can get more information to you, faster. We're pleased to introduce our new Tip of the Day blog, where we post daily tidbits of cooking wisdom to make you a
more confident, efficient home cook.
To celebrate the launch of our blog, this week's newsletter
is a collection of our latest posts. Follow the links below to learn the proper way to store tomatoes, how to
get a pesky cutting board to stop sliding all over the counter, the very best
way to use corn, tips for working neatly in the kitchen, and more!
We've also included a fabulous, simple recipe for Creamy
Gazpacho, which was a huge hit at our Union Square Greenmarket cooking demo
last week and can be made in a matter of minutes. (It contains no cream - just lots of veggies and some olive
oil.)
We hope you'll enjoy our new features, and will keep you
posted as we make more exciting additions. Of course, if you have suggestions for how we can improve
the site, we'd love to hear them!
Cheers!
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Featured Tips and Recipes
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 | Creamy Gazpacho
Refreshing summertime goodness. As you make this soup more often,
you'll be able to ditch the recipe and make it by taste and sight. This recipe makes a smooth and creamy (although still dairy-free) gazpacho.
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Tip: How to Keep Your Cutting Board From Slipping
Ever have a cutting board that just won't stay in place? That slides all over your counter top while you're trying to chop something on it? Not only is this annoying - it's dangerous...
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Tip: For Slicing Certain Fruits and Veggies, a Serrated Knife Is Best
If you ever have trouble slicing a tomato with a regular knife, try
using a serrated knife (aka "bread knife") instead. The teeth of a
serrated knife grip the tomato's skin...
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|  | Tip: Raw Corn Rules!
Did you know you can eat corn without cooking it first? Cut it right
off the cob and add the kernels to salads and other dishes. Using raw corn will save you time, of
course, but it's also insanely tasty; sweet, creamy...
Read more...
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Tip: To Work Neat, Start with an Empty Sink
Here's an easy way to work neatly and more efficiently in the
kitchen: before you start cooking, make sure your sink is empty...
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Tip: Melons Are Here!
Melons are finally in season...and they're fabulous! You can eat them
as a dessert or snack, of course, but there are so many more ways to
use them. Cut them into chunks and add them to salads...
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Tip: Don't Refrigerate Your
Tomatoes
Don't refrigerate tomatoes! It dampens their flavor
and makes them less juicy. Store them in a bowl, on your counter top. You'll really taste the difference!
Read more...
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Asparagus, spring onions, strawberries, Swiss chard, and more! Find out what's in season right now.What's In Season: FallPumpkins, Brussels sprouts, beans, fennel, cauliflower, and much, much more! Find out what you can expect in harvest season!
What's In Season: Winter
Potatoes, carrots, citrus fruits, turnips, root veggies...here's what you'll find in the colder months.
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