TIP OF THE DAY: Pancake Topping Recipe

Who needs maple syrup? Grab the jam jar. Photo by Daniel Gilbey | IST.   Want pancakes but are out of syrup? Grab a jar of jam, jelly or preserves. Scoop jam into a bowl and whisk with enough hot water to create the consistency you want. If it’s an adults-only event, add a teaspoon…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 6 Reasons To Go Local (Become A Locavore)

With the bounty of summer produce, there’s no better time to become a locavore. If you don’t like the word “locavore,” you can just “go local.” The “go local” trend has been growing over the past five years. The definition: seeking food produced under 100 miles from where you live. There are good reasons to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Glamorous Beverage Dispenser Jar

The easy and impressive way to serve party beverages. Photo courtesy Sur La Table.   If you entertain regularly, consider treating yourself to one or more beverage dispensing jars. They’re perfect for dispensing cocktails, iced tea and coffee, juice, lemonade, punch, sangria, even water. Holds more. Not only do they look great on the table;…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ways To Enjoy Fruit Liqueur

If you’ve got bottles of fruit liqueur that don’t see much action, take them off the shelf and put them to use! Liqueurs were first produced by medieval alchemists as medicines. Some were noted for their digestive benefits and became after-dinner drinks, served in small liqueur glasses or on the rocks. Start experimenting with your…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Leftover Pancakes

When we make pancakes, we make twice as much as we need. Who wants leftover pancakes? We do! We reheat them by toasting them in the toaster oven. The outsides get nice and crispy. In our book, they’re even better than the original batch. July 4th Recipes Red, White & Blue Pancakes. Make red, white…
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