NEWS: Dine In A Life-Size Gingerbread House

Inside this life-size gingerbread house: a dining room waiting for you! Photo courtesy The Great Wolf Lodge.   Nibble, nibble little mouse. Who’s that nibbling at my house? You may remember those words from Hansel and Gretel. They also gave birth to the name of THE NIBBLE webzine and blog… Not because there’s a cannibal…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Know The Different Types Of Onions

When should you use which type of onion? Onions come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention a variety of colors. Their textures and flavors can be quite different. Different types of onions can’t necessarily be substituted for one another. So how do you know which onions are best for which dishes? From French…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Prevent Cutting Boards From Slipping

Consider replacing wood cutting boards with acrylic boards. Cutting board set from Farberware.   Yesterday we took a cooking class at the French Culinary Institute in New York City, where we picked up this tip: To prevent the cutting board from slipping, place a moist paper towel underneath it. If you have slippage problems, try…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Thanksgiving Coffee, Christmas Coffee

As if there isn’t enough to prepare for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, there’s also the after-dinner coffee to consider. Here are some tips from the experts at Eight O’Clock Coffee and THE NIBBLE: Test new equipment in advance. Don’t wait until the dinner to try your new French press or Nespresso machine. Play it safe…
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COOKING VIDEO: How To Roast Marrow Bones

  This week, everyone’s focused on the turkey. But let us present a crowd pleaser that you can whip up in a jiffy when the turkey’s gone: roast marrow bones. Marrow bones, you say? Aren’t they a treat for the dog? Lucky dogs and lucky humans both eat marrow bones. Humans cook them first, and…
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