Day: March 4, 2008

TODAY IN FOOD: It’s National Pound Cake Day. Recipes & History!

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[1] Strawberry shortcake pound cake: Bake the cake in a loaf pan, slice it horizontally, and the strawberries and whipped cream. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Baker Chick). [2] Pistachio chocolate chip pound cake bundt. Here’s the recipe (photos #2 and #6 © King Arthur Flour). [3] In the summer, add fresh berries to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cupcakes Replace Birthday Cakes

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Have you been to a wedding recently (or seen magazine photos) where the wedding cake has been replaced by a tiered stand of cupcakes? Makes sense, doesn’t it? Few people like the heavy fondant that wraps many wedding cakes; plus, the cakes cost a fortune, and if you’re any kind of sophisticated bride and groom,…
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NEWS: Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain Comes To U.S.

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Now, your surf clam can surf over to you via conveyor belt.   Is America about to experience conveyor-belt sushi in a big way? Known as kaiten-sushi, a branch of the largest chain, Sakae Sushi, has made the leap to America (“leap” is an appropriate analogy, since the company logo is a frog on a…
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