Using a stone Mortar and Pestle releases the aroma of the ingredients as you’re cooking and adds flavor to your dish. For this recipe, I’m using our LARGE MARBLE MORTAR & PESTLE.   INGREDIENTS 1.5 cup of Basil leaves, fresh.25 cup Olive Oil.5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese grated1 ounce Cashews unsalted2 cloves Garlic peeledpinch Salt                   INSTRUCTIONS In your MORTAR & PESTLE, add the fresh garlic cloves. Mash and grind small with salt. / / Add in the cashews and crush small...

December 13 marks Saint Lucia’s Day in Sweden. You can learn more about St. Lucia here, but today we’ll be focusing on how to create Lussebullar, traditional Swedish Saffron Buns.   Ingredients 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) plus 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups milk 1 1/2 small envelopes (3 1/2 teaspoons total) active dry yeast OR 1 cube of live yeast 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads 2 eggs 5 1/2-6 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Raisins 1 teaspoon water   Crush saffron with a little sugar in a mortar with a...

There are still a couple of months left in cold and flu season. While getting your flu shot and taking the necessary medicine is always advised, here are a few of our favorite natural remedies for getting back to better health.   eat your greens  Cruciferous vegetables are rich in vitamins and boost cell-surface proteins that help support a healthy immune system. raise your heart rate  Movement in the form of light exercise or yoga accelerates the circulation of disease-fighting white blood cells. drink green tea  It's rich in antioxidants that...

We've updated our Cutting Board Care Sheet to give you the know on keeping your board in good, lasting condition.