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Eric Akis: Dried legume seeds are so hot right now

Eric Akis: Dried legume seeds are so hot right now

The United Nations has聽proclaimed 2016 鈥淚nternational Year of聽Pulses鈥 and that recognition is good news for 91原创 farmers. Pulses are the nutritious, dried, edible seed of a legume, such as chickpeas, beans, peas and lentils.
Ask Eric: Ginger versus galangal in Thai cuisine

Ask Eric: Ginger versus galangal in Thai cuisine

Dear Eric: Can you tell me the difference between galangal and ginger? Jen This question was posed not long after I published a recipe for Thai-style curry.
The bitter truth about produce: Nutrition lost in quest for taste

The bitter truth about produce: Nutrition lost in quest for taste

Foodie and author Jo Robinson wants us to take a bite on the wild side and not fear foods that are bitter, sour or acid.
Eric Akis: Italian aromatherapy

Eric Akis: Italian aromatherapy

A simmering pot of pasta e fagioli smells so good, you'll forget all your worries
Ask Eric: Quail ideal for special occasions

Ask Eric: Quail ideal for special occasions

Dear Eric: I am looking for a foolproof recipe for quail. I am hoping to do them for an 80th-birthday dinner. Marilyn Quail is a game bird, but the ones for sale in some butcher shops and supermarkets were farm-raised.
Eric Akis: When life gives you Meyer lemons

Eric Akis: When life gives you Meyer lemons

If you like juicy lemons with a聽thin, edible rind, that are aromatic, not too tart and are full of culinary possibilities, you can thank Frank Meyer for the pleasure. In the early 1900s, Meyer worked for the U.S.
Ask Eric: Green (or red) says Thai curry

Ask Eric: Green (or red) says Thai curry

Dear Eric: I have digestive/intestinal issues and really miss my favourite green and red curry dishes. I would need to avoid soy sauce, fish oils, dairy, gluten and nut oils.
Eric Akis: Surf and turf still says class

Eric Akis: Surf and turf still says class

Elite meal that came to be in the 1960s remains a hallmark of fine dining
Ask Eric: A meal full of beans with the right texture

Ask Eric: A meal full of beans with the right texture

UN鈥檚 international year of the pulse a good time to try this healthy, meat-free version
Waste not, want not

Waste not, want not

Offset high grocery prices by planning more and throwing out less, experts say