Meat package labels contain words that are regulated by the USDA, as well as enticing words to get you to buy. The goal of the USDA is to protect the consumer from marketing terms designed to mislead and sway your purchase. Unfortunately deceptive marketing terminology is common, but understanding labeling can help! Below you’ll find my personal…
It’s Chinese New Year – a time to clean up your home, life and relationships to start anew. I’ve been lucky to celebrate CNY in Hong Kong and in the homes of various Chinese friends over the years, and let me tell you, it’s a veritable food fest! Everyone breaks out their best dishes, but…
The only thing better than a great turkey dinner is all the great things you can make with the leftovers! Here are some tips and ideas to help make the most of them. Cheers! Freeze Leftovers While Fresh If you have not yet, pick that turkey carcass clean as soon as possible. Save a little…
I’m a firm believer in preparation; combine that with a little skill, a few good recipes and stir the pot with love and you’ve got a great Thanksgiving meal. If you are cooking the holiday feast this year, it’s time to start planning; get the recipes out, double check your cookware and get ready for…
Few things are more wonderful at a special gathering than a beautiful roast gracing the center of your table; and when it comes to roasts, few can compare to the splendor of the Beef Standing Rib or the Beef Tenderloin. A high grade rib roast with extended aging is the juiciest and most flavorful roast…
The family’s holiday feast is about traditions, and we have them all at Tony’s; from lutefisk, finnan haddie, smelts, baccala and herring; to homemade stollen and bourbon-soaked fruitcake and a couple hundred traditions in between. Our shelves are stocked with tasty treats in every department, especially the meat department… Apricot-Glazed Ham
One of the best things about the holiday are all the great leftovers! For starters, pick the turkey carcass clean and make a batch of stock – it’s the smaller bits of meat are great for stir fries, or add to the stock with vegetables and rice or noodles for a great turkey soup. If…
We’re closing in on the big day! Read on for recipes and tips for success with roast and spatchcock turkey, brine, dressing, stock, gravy, side dishes, meat thermometers and wine. You’ll also find lots of recipes and tips on our Thanksgiving Primer Page. The Bird: This is no time to skimp; get a great quality…
I’m a firm believer in preparation; combine that with a little skill, a few good recipes and stir the pot with love and you’ve got a great Thanksgiving meal. If you are cooking the holiday feast this year, it’s time to start planning. Get the recipes out, double check your cookware and get ready for…
