Cathy Erway, Author at TASTE https://tastecooking.com/author/cerway/ An online magazine for today's home cook, reporting from the front lines of dinner. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:12:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 The Enduring Appeal Of Haw Flakes https://tastecooking.com/the-enduring-appeal-of-haw-flakes/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:51:40 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=127530

Both a traditional medicinal ingredient and a nostalgic candy, hawthorn berries hold a special place in the hearts of many Asian Americans.

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The United States of Avocado https://tastecooking.com/the-united-states-of-avocado/ Tue, 07 May 2024 18:23:55 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=126941

The US is breeding a new generation of avocado eaters. The industry is responding.

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Can Dried Fruit Get a Facelift? https://tastecooking.com/can-dried-fruit-get-a-facelift/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:51:16 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=126585

Three mission-driven brands are making the case with rescued peaches, heirloom raisins, and politically driven pineapples.

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Riding the Meal Train https://tastecooking.com/riding-the-meal-train/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:14:06 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=126218

Why a gift of homemade food during recovery is more than just a meal

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The American Heritage Rice Movement Is No Fluff https://tastecooking.com/the-american-heritage-rice-movement-is-no-fluff/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:00:25 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=125309

America’s rice landscape is more diverse and more glorious than you might think. Here’s how to take full advantage of it.

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Have Nuts Gone Nuts? https://tastecooking.com/have-nuts-gone-nuts/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:00:11 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=124809

Savory or sweet, spiced nuts are an all-American standby. These brands are taking it further, with flavors from dill pickle to Buffalo wing.

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The Designer Strawberry Has Arrived https://tastecooking.com/the-designer-strawberry-has-arrived/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:09:45 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=124348

Blush-pink, creamy-textured, or tropical-tasting, strawberry varietals are coming to more US stores year-round.

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The Death of Fancy Ketchup https://tastecooking.com/the-death-of-fancy-ketchup/ Wed, 17 May 2023 12:11:13 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=123578

Can any startup compete with the massive scale and heavy nostalgia of a single legacy brand?

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Fish Sauce, Loud and Proud https://tastecooking.com/fish-sauce-loud-and-proud/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:57 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=123054

No longer a “secret weapon,” Southeast Asian cooks are getting creative with the traditional umami ingredient.

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Let’s Unpack Sardines https://tastecooking.com/lets-unpack-sardines/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:28:39 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=122700

Reexamining the working-class stalwart amid a tinned fish revival.

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We All Scream for Asian American Ice Cream https://tastecooking.com/we-all-scream-for-asian-american-ice-cream/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:02 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=122250

A wave of AAPI-led businesses are putting flavors like carrot halwa and toasted rice into pints.

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A Maximalist New Wave for Instant Noodles https://tastecooking.com/a-maximalist-new-wave-for-instant-noodles/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:00:42 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=121725

Head to the bursting instant ramen aisle for a cup-o freeze-dried lobster and high-quality, air-dried noodles.

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It’s a Great Time to Hunt For Rare Fruit Online https://tastecooking.com/its-a-great-time-to-love-esoteric-fruit/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:00:43 +0000 https://tastecooking.com/?p=121245

Chefs and home cooks are finding Hana yuzu, Meiwa kumquats, and hundreds of hard-to-find fruits just a click away.

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