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My Latest Obsession: Infused Vinegars, Oils, and Salts

In this delicious season of grills, salads, and farm-fresh produce that needs almost no altering, the only thing that's missing is the right accent. Something subtle, but with a little flair—a secret weapon, ready to wow picnickers at your next potluck and the neighbors you're always tossing meat on the barbie for. Good thing infused vinegars, oils, and salts exist.

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8 Comments | Posted by Erin Meister, June 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Tagged: balsamic vinegar, condiments, My Lastet Obsession, oils, olive oils, salts, vinegars

Why Peanut Oil Is Great for Deep-Frying

As summer approaches, so does the season for carnivals and festivals, which continue to prove that anything can be thrown into a deep-fryer. Ever wonder what kind of oil the "fry guys" use? More often than not it's peanut oil.

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21 Comments | Posted by Lee Zalben, May 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: deep frying, fair food, frying, oils, peanuts, That's Nuts

How to Make Pesto

Basil pesto is pretty darn delicious, but why limit yourself to just fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, and olive oil? Other herbs and nuts can be added to make subtly different variations. Or, you can lose the traditional combination entirely and use the technique to make something completely different. Take a look at this slideshow to see how.

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28 Comments | Posted by Kumiko Mitarai, May 10, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Tagged: basil, garlic, how tos, nuts, oils, pesto, Technique of the Week

Hemp Oil, the New Olive Oil

The popularity of hemp oil is on the rise in Britain where the nutty oil rich in essential fatty acids is seen as "Britain's answer to olive oil." Hemp crops contain very little THC, the narcotic agent found in marijuana, and aside from making good oil have many environmentally beneficial uses....

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6 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, September 26, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Tagged: Britain, hemp, oils