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Lox and Smoked Salmon: Not Exactly the Same Thing

Susannah Chen — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:14:01 PDT

Though the terms "smoked salmon" and "lox" are used interchangeably, they're in fact, not quite the same thing. Real lox (also called belly lox) refers to the midsection of a salmon that's simply been cured in a salt brine; consequently, it possesses a saltier flavor than what many of us associate with smoked salmon.

Part of the confusion arises from the use of the term "Nova lox" or "Nova salmon," which originally referred to the lightly cured and cold-smoked salmon that hailed from Nova Scotia.

Today, smoked salmon is often prepared using wild and farm-raised salmon from both the Atlantic as well as the Pacific - and modern-day usage of the term has further blurred the distinction between lox, Nova lox, and smoked salmon. Did you know the distinction between the two?

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Don't Pass Over This Matzo Brei With Lox

Susannah Chen — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:07:47 PDT

Ruth Reichl has described matzo brei as "one of life's perfect foods," and I couldn't agree more. After all, what's more comforting than a meal composed of reassuring ingredients like butter, eggs, and crackers? Still better is this nontraditional version of the Ashkenazi dish that's inspired by yet another Passover favorite: lox, eggs, and onions. Even if you don't observe the holiday, consider this scramble of sorts for your next breakfast. It's ideal with sweet (try drizzling it with a bit of honey) and savory (topped with a dollop of sour cream) - and it takes 10 minutes to make. Want the recipe? Then read on.

Yummy Links: From Twilight to Artichoke Olive Crostini

partysugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:50:55 PDT

The hit vampire sensation Twilight makes a wonderful theme for a party. - Hostess With the Mostess
What do you think of Food Network's latest show, 5 Ingredient Fix? - Eat Me Daily
The ultimate Cheetos taste test. - Serious Eats
Learn the difference between lox and gravlax. - Chow
On drinking healthy and drinking smart. - The Atlantic
The proper technique for cooking onions. - The Kitchn
Must make: artichoke and olive crostini.- Smitten Kitchen

Do You Like Capers?

YumSugar — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:13:31 PDT

Recently, PartySugar surprised me with a delicious mini-bagel with cream cheese, lox, and capers. It was a nice treat and really hit the spot. The capers were a particularly nice touch and it got me wondering, do you like capers?

Bagel For Breakfast: What Should You Put on Top?

FitSugar — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:00:00 PST

Who doesn't love a soft and chewy bagel on the weekend? I don't care that they're full of carbs, since our bodies need them for energy. Plus I try to go for whole grain bagels anyway, so they're healthier than ones made with white flour. I also try to choose healthy spreads like low fat cream cheese and peanut butter, but sometimes I can't help but go for sugary jams and butter. Let's see how these bagel toppings compare.

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Would You Order Food From Across the Country?

YumSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:13:33 PST

Recently, philleif surprised the office with a box from Zabar's. He's recently moved from New York and had a hankering for their fresh lox and bagels. I was lucky enough to grab a taste (thanks again philleif!), but it got me wondering, would you order food from across the country?

Definition: Lox

YumSugar — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:03:31 PDT

Lox
A cured salmon fillet that is usually sliced super thin. It is most typically served with cream cheese on a bagel. The term is derived from the German word Lachs in German and laks in Yiddish, both meaning salmon. It's traditionally cured in a brine of water, oil, salt, sugars and spices.

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What's Yummy This Week

YumSugar — Sat, 21 May 2011 04:16:23 PDT

There's nothing like classic chocolate brownies.
Gilt Taste editorial advisor Ruth Reichl reveals what's coming next.
Ten essential egg techniques that every home cook ought to know.
Lox: don't confuse it with smoked salmon.
It's International Pickle Week! What do you know about the jar snack?
Top tastes to tackle when visiting Hawaii.
Emeril Lagasse's favorite places to eat in the US.

Bye-Bye Crackers, Hello Sliced Fruit and Veggies

FitSugar — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:00:31 PDT

Crackers and cheese are popular party platter foods, but I find that I end up filling up on crackers and spoil my appetite for dinner. Here's a healthier option for finger food that's lower in calories, but will offer the same firmness as a cracker. Forgo those salty rectangles and use sliced veggies and fruits as your vehicles for cheeses, dips, and spreads instead. Here are some ideas:

Pear slices with cheese
Apple or banana slices with peanut butter dip
Sliced strawberries with maple Greek yogurt
Cucumber slices with yogurt dill dip or lox spread with capers
Sliced tomato with mozzarella and basil (I call them Caprese stackers)
Red, yellow, or green pepper triangles with creamy white bean dip
Lightly grilled zucchini slices with homemade hummus
Celery sticks with tuna salad
Tomato slices with edamole (an even healthier version of guac)

If you have any other ideas, tell me about them below.