A quick-as-can-be, DIY food gift that is impressive and simple to make. Look for black sesame seeds in natural food stores or in Japanese markets. Always store sesame seeds in the freezer (along with all nuts) so the oils do not go rancid.

I was getting ready to grill salmon one night, planning to plank the fish and use the Grill EveryDay BBQ Rub on it, when I was inspired by my husband, Greg, who was making us vodka martinis with a twist of lemon. I thought, why not make a lemon-vodka marinade for the salmon? I had… Read More