The Foodie's Fortune

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Did You Know?

Did you know that white chocolate is not really chocolate at all? Yes, it's true! It is a mixture of sugar, cocoa butter, milk solids, lecithin and vanilla. The reason why it can't officially be classified as 'chocolate' is because it doesn't contain any chocolate liqueur, which which is why there's very little to no chocolate flavor. By the way, it should be melted slowly over a double boiler, low heat, to keep it from scorching.

Stone Fruits...

Do you know what a stone fruit is? It is a fruit with a pit....nectarines, peaches, plums, pluots, and apricots are all stone fruits. Don't forget to stock up before they are all out of season until next year!

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I hope this helps you make it through the rest of the week!

Grilling Tips!

I don't know about you, but I love to grill all year round. And actually one of my favorite times to grill is in the cooler months. So I thought I would share some grilling tips with you!

1. When cooking skewered meat or vegetables, cut your food into equal-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Also, be sure to cut the pieces large enough so that they can't fall through the cracks in the grill.

2. If you are going to marinate your meat, do so for at least three hours prior to cooking. Marinating tenderizes the meat and reduces cooking time.

3. Brush sauces onto the food only during the last 20 minutes of grilling. Applying sauces earlier can lead to over browning or burning.

Good luck and let me know how these work for you!