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Monday, August 5, 2019
Rank Your Favorite (and Least Favorite) Halloween Candy
With summer coming to an end, Halloween is a whole lot closer than you think.
And now that you’re salivating, dreaming about all the trick-or-treat goodies you’re going to share–and NOT share–with your kids, we want to know: What do you think is the best and worst Halloween candy? Do M&M’s make the top of your list? Or are you nuts about Butterfingers? Can’t stand Mike & Ike’s?
Click the up and down arrows above each item to make your voice heard. WARNING: You may get a sugar rush scrolling through this super sweet (and occasionally sour) list. In two weeks, we’ll compile this data into a definitive list of your favorite candy and, of course, the candy you’d trade to your gullible cousin.
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10 Bizarre Fruit Hybrids We Can’t Stop Staring At
Some of our favorite fruit hybrids are also some of the most bizarre, combining elements from two different fruits to create one new odd-looking superfruit.
The story of “Frankenstein” is a cautionary tale of the mishaps that can occur when you mess with biology and combine things that weren’t intended in an attempt to create a superior version. That being said, not all “unnatural” biological cross-breedings are that ill-fated.
Related: Ultimate Guide to Picking, Purchasing, & Preparing Fresh Summer Berries
Hybrids are made for all sorts of reasons; to improve the taste or growing abilities of an existing fruit or, at times, in an attempt to create a new (ish) product to bring to market. As the following 10 bizarre fruit hybrids prove, unexpected genetic pairings may result in some goofy names, but—in most cases, at least—you’re getting a product that has inherited the best attributes that its parents have to offer.
Here are a few bizarre fruit hybrids to try, or at least gawk at, this summer.
Blood Limes
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Despite its gruesome name, you can actually expect a nice touch of sweetness from this hybrid citrus (developed by the Australian government branch CSIRO during a study on salt-resistant crops, FYI). Well, at least more sweetness than a traditional lime, anyway. A cross between finger limes and the sweet-tart Ellendale Mandarin orange, this olive-shaped fruit with caviar-like juice vesicles is distinctive for its—yup, you guessed it—”blood”-red skin, flesh, and juice. (Although, apparently, sometimes the flesh can err on the side of the standard bright green.) Try substituting it in recipes that typically call for lime: ceviches, margaritas, salsas, or even dessert, like this fun take on the classic creme brulee.
Lipper Cherrywood Fruit Bowl, $23.58 on Amazon
Showcase your whacky hybrid fruit in a stunning cherrywood bowl.
Tayberries
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It may have a name that sounds like it’s straight out of Willy Wonka’s imaginary fruit playbook, but the combination here really isn’t all that weird. Patented in 1979 by Scotsman Derek L. Jennings and named after his country’s River Tay, the tayberry is simply a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. Long and cone-shaped with a bright purpley-red hue, they are sweeter and less acidic than the loganberry, another common blackberry-raspberry hybrid. You’ll probably only see them pop up in late summer farmers’ markets, as these delicate berries are difficult to pick by hand and can’t be machine harvested. But if you do, try using them in recipes in place of blackberries or raspberries. (Apparently, they’re particularly fab in jam, pies, and sorbet.)
Related Reading: 9 Savory Summer Berry Recipes Shine a New Light On Your Favorite Fruit
Pineberries
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I know what you’re thinking, but no, this hybrid berry isn’t the product of a hook-up between a pineapple and a strawberry. The result of breeding strawberry stocks from Chile and Virginia, this white-fleshed, red-seeded cultivar does, however, have a unique, pineapple-esque aroma and taste.
Pluots
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A lot of bad combinations came out of the 1980s; thankfully, this small, smooth-skinned plum-apricot hybrid fruit is not one of them. Sweeter and without the sometimes slight bitterness of plum, this rosy, bespeckled stone fruit is dynamite on its own or in various dessert applications. For example: broiled with sweet zabaglione cream or layered in a trifle.
Related Reading: The Ultimate Summer Stone Fruit Guide
Ugli Fruit
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This bulbous, wrinkly green-yellow citrus may not be the most attractive piece of fruit at the market but it don’t need no alibi—It’s tasty, yeah, yeah, it’s tasty! (Sorry) Native to Jamaica, the ugli hybrid fruit is what happens when you cross a grapefruit (or pomelo) with a Seville orange and a tangerine. Despite its unfortunate appearance and name, the pros offered by this large citrus (think bigger than a grapefruit) include a wonderfully fragrant rind, fewer seeds, and a juicy, sweet-tangy pulp. Try using it in a fresh smoothie, or better yet, a zesty play on the martini.
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Oro Blanco
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You’re bound to think you struck (white) gold with this pomelo-white grapefruit hybrid. Developed at the University of California Riverside in 1958 and commercially introduced in the 1980s, the fruit has a pale green rind that is somewhat annoyingly thick, but the golden-yellow flesh underneath is delightfully sweet with a tart, tangy acidity. It’s lovely as the base for a sorbet or used to brighten up a cold Vietnamese shrimp salad
Limequat
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A cross between a key lime and a kumquat, this small, oval-shaped yellow citrus seems to have inherited the best of its parents attributes. You can eat it whole (skin included!) just like a kumquat, and its flavor is sweet-tart and slightly floral, like a key lime.
Tangelo
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You might confuse this tangerine-pomelo hybrid with a standard orange if it weren’t for its characteristic pointy nub. The fist-shaped citrus is prized for its sweet, tangy tangerine-like flavor and can easily be used in recipes in place of sweet or mandarin oranges. Also it has loose skin that is significantly easier to peel than most citrus, which, I don’t know about you, but is a big win in my book.
Related Reading: How to Plan an Orange-Themed Brunch
Jostaberry
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The jostaberry isn’t just any old berry, it’s what happens when you combine two species of gooseberry and a black currant together to create a kind of super berry. These violet black-tinted berries—which size-wise fall somewhere between a gooseberry and a black currant—boast high levels of vitamin C and have a tangy-sweet flavor described to be reminiscent of grapes, blueberries, and (surprisingly) kiwi. Most commonly enjoyed fresh, or made into jams and pies.
Peacotum
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Dare you to try and say the name of this peach-apricot-plum hybrid five times fast. The brainchild of fruit hybrid-specializing biologist Flyod Zaiger and his company, Zaiger Genetics, the Peacotum has orangey-purple-blush skin that is smooth like a plum’s, with a lush, juicy flesh similar to that of a peach or apricot. The mellow flavor is reported to be more closely reminiscent of a plum or apricot than that of a peach. Bet it would make one hell of a blue ribbon-worthy pie.
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12 Coffee Products You Never Knew You Needed
A “good” cup of coffee means something different for everyone, ranging from a cup of dark, almost chewy truckstop coffee to a lighter-bodied pour over made with meticulous measurements and timing. Even if you feel satisfied by your usual go-to cup of joe, there are products out there that can take your coffee to the next level. If you’re willing to step (or even tiptoe) outside of the comfort zone around your tried-and-true favorite brewing process, you may find that an even better cup of coffee is within reach!
Burr Grinders
Bodum Burr Grinder, $95.98 on Amazon
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The simplest and most effective change you can make to your coffee routine, regardless of how you brew, is to grind your own beans. Conical burr grinders allow for more control over the grain size of your ground coffee than more common metal blade grinders. Something like this electric burr grinder lets you easily switch between a finer and coarser grind, unleashing the flavor inside of whole beans for whichever brew method you choose.Buy Now
Bassani Manual Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder, $19.99 on Amazon
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And if you are traveling, this manual coffee grinder is small enough to bring to work or on vacation. Since it’s completely hand-powered, no need to worry about having an outlet nearby, and it goes well with other man-powered gadgets like your mortar and pestle, your hand-crank egg beater, or your old-timey butter churn!Buy Now
Check out CNET’s guide to the best coffee grinders for even more options. And see our guide on how to make great coffee on the go.
French Press
Bodum Brazil French Press Coffee and Tea Maker, $15.39 on Amazon
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A French press might be familiar to you, and perchance you already own one (or three—seems like it’s an easy gift!). But, if you regularly brew with an auto-drip coffee machine, you might want to bust out (or buy) a French press and enjoy extra-flavorful coffee during mornings where you can devote a few more minutes to your coffee (and, really, to yourself). Grind your coffee extra coarse, and bring out the French press to add a little romance to your usual coffee routine.Buy Now
Pour Overs
If you’ve never tried pour over coffee, either at a coffee shop or at home, prepare for a completely different world of coffee. Pour over methods release layers of flavor you never knew coffee could have: fruity, chocolatey, earthy, floral, juicy—coffee can taste like all of these and more! At home, try brewing with one of these, which each require their own type of paper filter. You’ll add a little extra time to your coffee ritual, but you will be rewarded with a cup of coffee that will have you savoring every precious drop of flavor.
Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper, $21.13 on Amazon
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This Japanese pour-over dripper can be used with your mug for a single serving, or placed above a large carafe for a big batch of coffee if you’ve got company (or it’s just one of those mornings).Buy Now
Hario V60 Disposable Paper Coffee Filters, 200 for $8.98 on Amazon
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Chemex Classic Series Pour-over Glass Coffeemaker, $40.49 on Amazon
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With an 8-cup capacity, this classic pour-over maker is still a fine choice, both aesthetically and functionally.Buy Now
Chemex Natural Coffee Filters, 100 for $13.40 on Amazon
You can usually find these for cheaper at local coffee shops.
Gooseneck Kettles
Stainless Steel Gooseneck Drip Pour Over Kettle Coffee Maker, $29.83 on Amazon
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For pour over coffee methods, you’ll want a good gooseneck kettle. Heat up water in something like this kettle, and the narrow spout will give you the control you need to distribute hot water over your coffee grounds, first to help “bloom” the coffee grounds, and then to evenly “pour over” the rest of the water.Buy Now
Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle, $61.95 on Amazon
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Take it a step further with this digital kettle, which allows you to select the appropriate temperature you need for your brewing method. The water will heat up quickly and precisely, setting you up for a superbly-flavored cup of coffee.Buy Now
Kitchen Scale
Ozeri Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, $12.95 on Amazon
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If you’ve got the pour over and the kettle, and you’re committed to seeing this brew process through to the end, then take the red pill and get yourself a kitchen scale, too. This digital kitchen scale will help you achieve the ideal ratio of beans to hot water, so that you don’t end up with a coffee that is too bitter or too weak.Buy Now
AeroPress
AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker, $29.95 on Amazon
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There are still other methods for brewing coffee—and one of these is done via the wonderful AeroPress! Using these circular coffee filters, the AeroPress is small and lightweight, making it perfect for packing in your carry-on. It’s kind of like the next step after the French press, creating a smoother cup of coffee by way of pushing the coffee through a paper filter. And, cleanup is even easier—you’re left with a puck-shaped cake of coffee grounds that you simply push into the trash (or into your compost bin!), and then a quick rinse of the AeroPress sets you up for the next cup.Buy Now
Stovetop Espresso Maker
The Original Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Coffee Maker, $29.95 on Amazon
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Turn up the whimsy with this Bialetti stovetop espresso maker, preferably in a bright color. There is something very satisfying about watching coffee bubble up the spout and into the pour section of one of these espresso makers (also called a Moka Pot). As pretty as they are functional, these items are great to leave out as conversation pieces.Buy Now
Cold Brew Coffee Kit
Cold Brew Coffee Maker, $26.95 on Amazon
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With summertime here in force, you might be more focused on thoughts of ice-clinking in glasses than of steaming mugs. This cold brew coffee kit with a Mason jar and stainless steel fine-mesh filter can take you there. The slower process unlocks milder, smoother coffee flavors, leaving you to add milk or sugar only if you’re looking for some extra indulgence.Buy Now
Related Reading: The One Thing You’re Getting Wrong When Making Cold Brew
Automatic Pour Over
Breville Precision Brewer Pid Temperature Control Thermal Coffee Maker w/ Pour Over Adapter Kit, $319.95
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If you’re really in the mood to treat yourself, this automatic pour over coffee maker will do the trick! Take all the guesswork out of a perfectly-crafted cup of coffee—this machine heats, times, and pours the water for you so that you get the pour over flavor complexity without risking a case of “Barista Elbow.”Buy Now
PS: The Beans
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All these gadgets will help you make a better cup of coffee, certainly, but to achieve a truly great brew, you have to start with a strong foundation: the beans! When purchasing a bag of beans, look for a roast date within the last few weeks (or sooner!). Freshly roasted beans will get you the most flavor. A local coffee roaster will be your best bet, but there are online options, too. Bags of Intelligentsia coffee smell amazing, and give you a preview of the flavors you’ll get in your brewed coffee, and some brands of coffee will even benefit a charity, like with Grounds & Hounds (“Every pound saves a hound!”).
Related Reading: The Best Coffee Subscriptions to Try in 2019
Any of the above will help you explore new ways to enjoy coffee, and for some of us, that’s really what life is all about. As Johann Sebastian Bach said, “Without my morning coffee I’m just like a dried up piece of roast goat.” Don’t be a dried up piece of roast goat—make a good cup of coffee!
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8 Healthy Low-Carb Summer Desserts
We’re entering a bit of a golden age for low-carbohydrate recipes and food options. Thanks in part to the Keto crazy (and the Atkins Diet before it) you can find a cauliflower version of just about anything, but desserts—generally high in sugar (carbs)—have always been one of the most difficult courses t0 de-carb.
Smart brands like Halo Top, having cracked the code on low-calorie, low-carb ice cream, and new-to-market natural zero-sugar sweeteners have helped but there are still plenty of easy, old-fashioned healthy and low-carb desserts to be made using a little creative addition by subtraction. For easy low-carb desserts remember fruit, especially berries, are your bestie as many sport a significant sweetness without tons of net sugar or carbs thanks in part to high fiber count.
Related Reading: The Ultimate Guide to Fresh Summer Berries
The following summer desserts provide plenty of sweet fruit flavor—one of the best things about summer—without a heavy carb overload to keep you feeling light and breezy during those long humid beach days or marathon BBQs.
Grilled Fig & Orange Blossom Sundaes
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Instead of chocolate sauce and caramel, try topping your ice cream sundae with grilled fresh figs. Just brush them with a mixture of honey and fragrant orange blossom water and grill until caramelized (peaches or plums work great, too). Arrange over scoops of low-carb Halo Top vanilla or other lower carb ice cream and sprinkle with toasted pistachios and a drizzle of additional honey. Get our Grilled Fig and Orange Blossom Sundaes recipe.
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
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Panna cotta is a simple, eggless Italian custard that can be flavored in countless ways. In this version, buttermilk adds a silky texture and tangy flavor. Just bloom gelatin in cream, then heat the mixture with sugar and vanilla seeds. Strain, stir in the buttermilk, pour into ramekins,11/ and chill. Get our Buttermilk Panna Cotta recipe.
Easy Peach Crisp
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Pssst, over here. I have a secret. Peaches may taste super sweet but they’re actually one of the fruits lowest sugar fruits and as we all know by now, sugar equals carbs. This easy crisp has an oat crumble for which you can also adjust the sugar content and as always, sub in a low-carb vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt to get the net carb count down even further. Get our Easy Peach Crisp recipe.
Related Reading: The Best Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Beers for Summer
Easy Chai Popsicles
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These chai popsicles are wonderfully fragrant, perfect to end off a rich Indian meal of complex flavors or to punctuate a lazy summer afternoon. They’re super easy to put together and the sweetness is adjustable. Get our Easy Chai Popsicles recipe.
Pineapple-Rum Sorbet
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You don’t need to pull out the ice cream maker for this elegant cold dessert. Just blend frozen pineapple with rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice, then freeze the mixture until solid and scoopable. Get our Pineapple-Rum Sorbet recipe.
Peaches ‘N’ Cream Ice Pops
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Blend fresh peaches, sugar, and cream with mascarpone cheese for a little tangy flavor. Add diced peaches to the blended mixture for texture, then pour the base into ice pop molds. Get our Peaches ‘N’ Cream Ice Pops recipe.
Related Reading: The Ultimate Summer Stone Fruit Guide
Coconut Ice Cream
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Stirring shredded coconut into the base of this ice cream gives the finished product a pleasant, chewy texture. Top your coconut ice cream with diced mango for an easy tropical dinner party dessert. Get our Coconut Ice Cream recipe.
Gourmia Healthy Frozen Dessert Maker, $34.99 on Amazon
Make delicious low-carb frozen yogurt and sorbets for days.
Honeydew Melon Ice Pops
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Sweet honeydew gets the star treatment in this version of a South Korean ice-pop favorite, the Melona bar. No artificial flavors here; ripe melon is blended and then drained of excess liquid to intensify the fruit flavor before the cream and sugar are added. Get our Honeydew Melon Ice Pops recipe.
Related Reading: How to Make Wine Pops, the Coolest Summer Treat Around
Raspberry Sorbet
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As we’d mentioned, berries make the perfect summer companion for someone trying to watch their carb count. Admittedly these have added sugar (your best bet is a berry-heavy fruit salad) but still better than the average slice of cake or cookie. Get our Raspberry Sorbet recipe.
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