Tips for Finer Foods

Make a swap! Try substituting Greek yogurt in recipes that call for sour cream or cream cheese.

Dining Etiquette 101: Red wine and white wine are served in different glasses! Red wine glasses are more round with a bigger mouth to allow the wine to breathe. White wine glasses are typically smaller.

Dining Etiquette 101: Forks go to the left of the plate, knives and spoons go to the right.

For baking in the oven - look for non stick foil. The clean up is super easy!

To keep herbs longer, remove the ends and wash off with a teaspoon of sugar and washing detergent. Let them soak in water, place a plastic bag over the bowl and let sit in the refrigerator. 

Oh nuts! Water Chestnuts aren't nuts at all.They're actually an aquatic vegetable found in marshes in China!

France is the largest importer of hearts of palm.

Horseradish is actually in the same family as mustard, brocolli, wasabi & cabbage. 

Capers are perennial plants which are native to the Mediterranean and some parts of Asia and South Africa.

One artichoke plant can produce up to 20 artichokes a year.

Artichokes were first introduced to the US in the 17th century by Spanish and French immigrants.

The first mention of an artichoke was back in 40-70 AD in Greek literature.

Microwave lemons for 10 seconds before squeezing for more juice!

Freeze fresh ginger and grate as you need it!

Add a pinch of baking soda to onions when you're sautéing them to speed up the process.

Don't walk on egg shells! Try cracking eggs on a flat surface instead of a rounded edge to reduce the amount of shells

Dill pairs well with: salmon, cucumber, yogurt and safflower oil!

If you only need a little tomato paste at a time, try freezing the can and slicing off what you need! No more waste. 

For pasta like your Grandmother made it; try cooking in the largest pot you can find! The bigger the pot, the less the pasta will lower the water temperature. 

For crispier bacon, try baking in the oven!