G. Hughes Sugar Free Ketchup: 5 Calories & A Vinegar Tang

[1] Sugar-free tomato tang on everything from burgers to omelets (photos #1 #2, #3, and #5 © G. Hughes Sauces | Industries Lassonde Inc.). [2] We gave bottles to certain friends for the holidays. [3] America’s #1 favorite ketchup food. [4] While there’s already ketchup in most barbecue sauces, some people like to dip their…
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The Best Dubai Chocolate & History Of Dubai Chocolate

  By now, the global Dubai chocolate craze that began in 2023 has resulted in many copycats of the original layered chocolate bar, plus a porting of the flavors to brownies, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, croissants, iced coffee, pancakes, pistachio butter cups, and dozens more (see the ††footnote). There are even Dubai chocolate beers! The marvelous…
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A Recipe & Delicious Fun For National Candied Orange Peel Day

[1] Candied orange peel is so easy to make—and so delicious (all photos: The Nibble). [2] We made a double batch: one with minced candied orange peel, and one with the peel plus mini chocolate chips. Here’s the basic, buttery shortbread recipe. [3] Elevate your Old Fashioned: Instead of a regular orange peel garnish, treat…
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There’s A New Kiwi In Town, Briefly: Ruby Red Kiwifruit

  There are signs of spring in the fruit department. Among the classics—blood oranges—among others*. And now, something new to add to your shopping cart: Zespri† RubyRed™ Kiwifruit, a berry-sweet seasonal fruit only find in stores for a limited time this spring. Its vibrant red flesh perks up any dish; its sweet flavor tastes like…
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The Income Tax Cocktail: A Recipe For April 15th

[1] The Income Tax Cocktail was created when income tax went into effect in 1913 (Gemini Photo). [2] The elegant bar at the Hoffman Hotel in New York City, where the Income Tax Cocktail may have been created.   Since it is Tax Day, the most thematic choice is undoubtedly the Income Tax Cocktail. It’s…
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