Todd Fisher: Sugary summertime spheres

Thud! Thud! Thud! That's the sound of a chef searching for the right watermelon. The deep, hollow reverberation of juiciness and sugary yum- yum bouncing back on your palm. I am asked all the time to share my secrets of fruit selection and I am happy to oblige. It's simple, really.

Blueberries good for more than just pie

BALTIMORE, Md. -- Think blueberries, and you think pie.

Research and Markets: Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 2

DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 2" to their offering.

Straight-from-the-garden summertime soup

Tomatoes, corn and cucumbers fresh from backyard gardens and farm markets are rolling in. One of my favorite ways to use all three is to make gazpacho, a summer cold soup. Gazpacho is filling and refreshing, especially when its just too hot to cook. Plus, its a great way to use up leftover vegetables; you can tailor the recipe to whatever you have on hand.

As Fancy Soap Goes, So Goes Olive Oil

Twee olive oil tasting rooms seem to be copying scent shops, with silly flavored oils and vinegarsbut, I shudder to admit, I didn't mind chocolate balsamic Olive oil - Andrew Wyeth - Maine - Condiments - Stainless steel