ST. PATRICK’S DAY GIFT: Kohler “Emeralds”

Mint, one of the four flavors of Emeralds. Photo courtesy Kohler.   Some people would like a bottle of Irish whiskey for St. Patrick’s Day. Others would rather have chocolate. And there’s one box of chocolates that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Inspired by the Emerald Isle, Kohler’s Emerald chocolates are a beautiful box of…
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RECIPE: Matcha Shortbread Cookies

Bake ‘em or buy ‘em: matcha shortbread cookies from Tea Aura. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE.   January 6th is National Shortbread Day. Coming on the heels of new year’s resolutions, where many of us have resolved to eat better, what’s a cookie lover to do? Make matcha shortbread (or as a default,…
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Peppermint Nanaimo Bars Recipe For Christmas

Nanaimo (pronounced na-NYE-mo) is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, that has given its name to this delicious holiday bar cookie. If you’re looking for a special recipe, try this one from Jessie Oleson Moore of CakeSpy, via KingArthurFlour.com. A no-bake bar, the basic recipe consists of a graham cracker crumb-based layer…
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RECIPE: Reuben Egg Rolls, A Delicious Fusion Food

[1] Jewish and Chinese cuisines unite in this Reuben Egg Roll. The recipe is below (photo © Dietz & Watson). [2] Conventional Chinese egg rolls stuffed with cabbage and pork. Here’s the recipe (photo © Melissa’s).   Like Reuben sandwiches? Like egg rolls? Here’s a fusion of the two: the filling of a Reuben in…
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RECIPE: Sweet Pea Deviled Eggs

For all the deviled egg fans out there: Here‘s a springtime recipe for Sweet Pea Deviled Eggs from Del Monte. You can use cooked fresh spring peas in season (now!), or can use canned peas year-round. This recipe also works for St. Patrick’s Day and other green-theme occasions. Substituting peas and avocado for half of…
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