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Washington Post
14-07-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Ripe summer tomatoes call for these Caprese-inspired recipes
After months of bland, out-of-season grocery store tomatoes, summer brings along farmers markets with precious heirlooms and sun-ripened beauties. These aren't the kinds of produce that you need to draw out flavor from by roasting or turning into a pot of sauce. Big, juicy and vibrant on their own, these tomatoes deserve to be celebrated in all their glory — and a summery Caprese salad is a great place to start.
Axios
14-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Tomato prices likely to jump as Mexico tariffs go into effect
U.S. tomato prices will likely rise as the country officially retreats from a longstanding trade agreement with Mexico. Why it matters: Americans buy a lot of tomatoes, and this tariff will likely affect the cost of everything from salsa to Caprese salad. Here's what to know: What is the Mexico tomato tariff? State of play: The U.S. Department of Commerce in April announced the termination of a nearly 30-year-old trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico. "With the termination of this agreement, Commerce will institute an antidumping duty order on July 14, 2025, resulting in duties of 20.91% on most imports of tomatoes from Mexico," the department said in a statement. What they're saying: "Antidumping and countervailing duty orders provide American businesses and workers with a mechanism to seek relief from the harmful effects of the unfair pricing of imports into the United States," the Commerce Department said. "Foreign companies that price their products in the U.S. market below the cost of production or below prices in their home markets are subject to antidumping duties." Will tomatoes cost more for U.S. consumers? The other side: Many experts have said that the cost of import taxes are often shared by both the importer and the consumer. And "the trade dampening effects of AD duties persist over time," one 2020 study published in the Journal of International Economics found. By the numbers: The U.S. Agriculture Department estimated in June that Mexico's tomato exports would decrease 5% this year in response to the new levies. "It's possible that the price of tomatoes goes up for the short term," Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters this month. But in the longer term, ensuring "that our international partners are being fair and following the rules and ensuring that they're meeting their obligations is paramount." Consumer prices could jump by about 10%, Timothy Richards, a professor of agribusiness at Arizona State University, told CNN. Richards added that demand may fall by 5% as a result of the tariffs. Major U.S. tomato importer NatureSweet told Fox News that it may raise prices by nearly 10% when the trade deal ends. CEO Rodolfo Spielmann told Bloomberg News that, given the company's slim profit margins, "there's no scenario" where the company can "absorb those tariffs." Teresa Razo, owner of two Argentine-Italian restaurants in Southern California, told CNN that she gives it "three months" before her businesses go bankrupt. "Somebody that would dine out three times a week, maybe now they'll do it once or twice because we have to increase our prices," she said. Will the tomato taxes impact jobs? Andrew Muhammad, an agricultural policy professor at the University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture, told Bloomberg News that reducing imports is likely to eliminate tomato pipeline jobs.
Eater
02-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
This Albina Avenue Bar Just Relaunched with Italian Sandwiches and Big Cookies
Victoria Bar, the 10-year-old NE Portland bar, is getting a major menu facelift. Victoria is set to change over to owner Adam LeBeau's eponymous sandwich and Italian food residency LeBeau Fine Goods starting Wednesday, July 9. 'I love sandwiches more than anything in the world,' says LeBeau, who c0-owns the Lightning Bar Collective, which includes Victoria, Bar June, and the Uncanny. 'If you give me a sandwich and a cookie I'll be happy as hell.' LeBeau's schiacciata sandwiches, which will be available for lunch and dinner, are a Sicilian (or Tuscan, depending on who you ask) riff on focaccia — slightly thinner than focaccia, they're meant to work as a bread for any time of the day. Expect many vegan and vegetarian options, such as a miso mushroom sandwich and a vegan Italian with plant-based salami and ham. That said, the meaty sandwiches — including prosciutto and truffle honey, turkey pesto, and Caprese — aim to please, too. Familiar Victoria menu items like the Buffalo cauliflower and other crowd pleasers won't go anywhere; the vegan-friendly brunch menu, a hit all in its own right, remains untouched from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the cookie front, another LeBeau side hustle answers those cravings. He started Sticky Boy cookies as its own LLC, using the same kitchen at Victoria. The cookies sit in jars on the bar, wide-brim-looking treats like miso brown butter with chocolate chunks. 'In the first three weeks I've sold $1,000 worth of cookies just from the bar top,' LeBeau says. Still, night life in Portland broadly has suffered, he says, and he hopes LeBeau and Sticky Boy can be a part of bringing energy back to the scene. After starting three bars, he says he's seen a big shift toward the nonalcoholic scene and robust food offerings cannot be ignored. He says what used to be a 70 percent booze and 30 percent food split has evened out closer to a 50-50 in all of his bars. If he and other owners are to bring Portland out in droves again, he says this is a good place to start. 'I hope this takes Victoria back to what it used to be: a great bar, with great food, and great energy,' LeBeau says. Le Beau Fine Foods (inside Victoria Bar at 4835 N Albina Avenue) is open 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursdays, noon to 1 a.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to midnight Sundays.
Business Insider
02-07-2025
- General
- Business Insider
I'm a professional baker and my partner is a chef. Here are 10 of our favorite things to buy at Costco.
I'm a professional baker and my partner is a chef — we both shop at Costco for staples. We often buy Kirkland Signature extra-virgin olive oil and maple syrup in bulk. We've found Costco is also a good place to find cheese and large bags of garlic. I'm a baker and my partner is a chef, so there's always something going on in our kitchen. Since we both go through ingredients fairly quickly, Costco is our go-to place for stocking up on groceries. Here are some of our favorite Costco staples. Most of our home cooking starts with garlic. Garlic is essential in most of the cooking we do. And since my partner makes Italian food for a living, running out of it isn't an option. A two-pound bag of fresh garlic can last us a few months. Prosciutto is a go-to in our house for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Prosciutto is our bacon — we substitute it on eggs Benedict and breakfast sandwiches, include it in pasta dishes, and wrap it around chicken or fish for dinner. The salty, cured pork packs a ton of flavor, but high-quality options are expensive and often sold in smaller, 2- or 3-ounce packages at traditional grocery stores. When we can find it, we grab Citterio's 18-month-aged prosciutto di Parma, which is imported from Italy. We often graze on BelGioioso's mozzarella snack packs while cooking. These convenient bunches of cheese contain three little balls of mozzarella, but we've never eaten just one snack pack at a time. You can also skewer them on a toothpick with cherry tomatoes and basil to make an excellent Caprese or toss them on a homemade pizza. I use a lot of sugar as a baker, but will often substitute it with Kirkland Signature maple syrup. I often use maple syrup in a one-to-one ratio as a substitute for white or brown sugar in my baking. Its flavor is more complex, and it's particularly good in cookies and glazes. I always reach for 100% pure maple syrup, which can be expensive, but Kirkland Signature's option is typically affordable and high quality. Our favorite breakfast is bagels and lox, and we save money by making it at home with Costco's smoked salmon. In Seattle, a bagel with cream cheese and lox can easily cost over $12, which is not a daily expense that kitchen salaries can afford. So we buy our favorite bagels from bakers around town and build our own. Subtly smoky and presliced, Kirkland Signature smoked salmon is both fairly priced and versatile — we add it to salads and risottos, as well. Kirkland Signature's oat nondairy beverage is our favorite. My partner is lactose intolerant, and Kirkland Signature's oat beverage is our nondairy alternative of choice. Creamy, with a subtle oat flavor, this option is great in coffee but also a good substitute for whole milk in many baked goods. We don't mind buying this in bulk because the boxes can be stored in the pantry until opened. Every chef needs a good supply of olive oil on hand. Kirkland Signature's organic extra-virgin olive oil is a cooking staple. We use it as the base of salad dressings, roast vegetables in it, and drizzle it on pasta. For something so ubiquitous in our cooking, we want an oil that is high quality but not out of our price range, so Kirkland Signature's option does the trick. The "king of cheeses" is often sold at Costco for a reasonable price. In restaurant kitchens, we got used to working with some of the best ingredients, like Parmigiano Reggiano, but they aren't cheap. Known as the "king of cheeses," the ingredient is imported from Emilia-Romagna, Italy. At conventional grocery stores, Parmigiano Reggiano is hard to find and can be quite expensive for a small sliver. At Costco, the 36-month-aged cheese is usually sold for half the price of that at local shops and grocery stores near us — making it a must-buy on every trip. Cento San Marzano tomatoes are always on our grocery list. Three 28-ounce cans of San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes only last a few days in our house. Aside from adding canned tomatoes in marinara and ragù, we use them in braises, as part of soup bases, and in my partner's favorite egg dish, shakshuka. The book section at Costco is one of our favorite places to find cooking inspiration. Costco is not the most obvious place to shop for something to read, but the selection offers many of the latest cookbook releases at a fraction of the price of traditional bookstores. We love getting new cookbooks to inspire both our home and professional meals. I always buy the latest Yotam Ottolenghi release. Books vary in price but are typically 20% to 40% off the traditional retail rates. . This story was originally published on February 2, 2022, and most recently updated on July 2, 2025.
Glasgow Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow restaurant loved by Celtic stars to temporarily close
Italian spot Caprese Don Constanzo revealed it will be shut from Sunday, June 29, until Wednesday, August 13. The eatery located on Woodside Crescent, near Charing Cross, said it will be closed for its 'summer break'. READ MORE: Glasgow restaurant's touching tribute to legendary Celtic player after death READ MORE: Ally McCoist pictured at popular Glasgow restaurant In a Facebook post, Caprese said: "Notice to all our lovely customers. We will be closed for our summer break from Sunday, June 29, and will reopen on Wednesday, August 13. "Our phone lines will reopen a week prior for bookings. We hope you all have a fantastic summer." The restaurant, which was previously located on Buchanan Street, is a well-visited spot by celebrities, including Rangers and Celtic stars. Glasgow restaurant loved by Celtic stars to temporarily close (Image: Instagram) Over the years, the venue has been visited by current and former players and managers from the two Glasgow teams, including Jota, former Hoops goalkeeper Joe Hart, former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, and current boss Brendan Rodgers. Meanwhile, some of the former Gers stars who have visited Caprese include Steven Gerrard, Ally McCoist, Graeme Souness, and Philippe Clement.
