Issei Mochi Gummies For The Lunar New Year & Beyond

[1] Issei Mochi Gummies, all natural, vegan, and delicious (photos #1 through #5 © Issei). [2] Vanilla Mochi Gummies. The small packages are portion-controlled and great for small treats and gift bags. [3] Set out a dish with after-dinner coffee. [4] Founder Mika Shino uses mochi to decorate a mini birthday cake. [5] How about…
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Langres & Other Cheeses To Serve With Champagne On New Year’s Eve

Whether you’re hosting a fête or staying at home with loved ones to avoid the crush of revelers, it’s likely that corks will be popped and bubbly poured. We always like to offer a special cheese to accompany Champagne or other sparkling wines. Double- and triple-creme cheeses are sumptuous with Champagne. Brie and Camembert are…
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Galette Des Rois, Epiphany Cake, A Delight Throughout January

[1] Galette des Rois from the acclaimed French pastry chef Raymond Blanc. Here’s his recipe (photo © Raymond Blanc). [2] Many bakeries provide a gold paper crown so the person who gets the slice with the fève (charm) can be crowned king or queen. You can buy this cake and crown from Goldbelly (photo ©…
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Americans Drink 1.2 Billion Glasses Of Eggnog (Whew)

Americans are set to consume 1.2 billion glasses of eggnogs this holiday season. Eggnog is a holiday tradition for many people: those who like rich, creamy drinks laden with spirits. It’s a velvety concoction that marries the richness of cream and milk with the warmth of sugar and the complexity of beaten eggs. To this…
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Gingerbread Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe: Easy To Bake

[1] Delicious gingerbread pancakes, baked in a sheet pan (photos #1 and #2 © Bob’s Red Mill). [2] Use this just-add-water pancake mix for light and fluffy “homestyle” pancakes. The Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients include buttermilk, butter, eggs, flour, for a complete mix that makes perfectly delicious pancakes every time. Buy it here. [3] Test…
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