California cold snap had avocado advocates apoplectic (Portland Tribune)

California cold snap had avocado advocates apoplectic (Portland Tribune)
Avocados grow in California, surrounded by high-voltage security fences. They re a valuable crop, and one that, unfortunately, took a severe hit from an unusual blast of Arctic air this January. California avocado growers experienced a loss of 27 percent of their crops due to the freeze, ...

Charcuterie Corner: Pastrami and Corned Beef (The Gourmet Retailer)
Of all the most cherished traditions of our culinary landscape, surely the Jewish delicatessen ranks very near the top.

Traditional salmon enhances nouvelle dishes (The Record)
Green beer and soda bread? Passe and cliche. For St. Patrick's Day, think nouvelle cuisine that is, ironically, rooted in Irish history and folklore. Think salmon, an authentic alternative to the tried-and-true corned beef, cabbage and boiled potatoes.

Dairy-based dressings are low-fat (The Sentinel)
Dressings can make everything taste better, but often the price paid for delectably savory, rich toppings is unwanted fat and calories.

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