TRENDS: Hot Flavors For 2009

Each year, industry experts predict the hot flavors of the following year. With the first predictions for 2009, international research firm Mintel forecasts that manufacturers and restaurateurs will reach for the following exotic fruits and flavors to tempt jaded palates (astute eyes will notice that some of these have been on annual lists for several…
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RESTAURANTS: Support Your Local Restaurant

Cut back on cocktails so you can afford to keep your favorie restaurant in business. Or you can just make cocktails at home instead. Seen here: a Cranberry Martini–perfect for the holiday season! In tough economic times like these, we look for ways to cut back on spending. Eating at restaurants is a logical target.…
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FREEBIE: Cookie Of The Day Recipes

Home-baked Christmas butter cookies are a memorable part of the holidays.   From November 28 through December 24, bakers can delight in a daily, delicious butter cookie recipe, along with baking tips, from cookbook author Gale Gand (Gale’s the executive pastry chef and co-owner, with Ric Tramonto, of one of our favorite restaurants, Tru, in…
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