TIP OF THE DAY: Enlist The Kids

Involve the kids in meal planning. Let them pick out dishes that appeal to them, and develop their interest in cooking and entertaining. Younger children can be offered simple choices—should we have A or B, and which side dishes. Older children can browse through cookbooks—check out Rachel Ray’s 30-Minute Meals For Kids. Discuss dishes with…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Creminelli Artisan Salami & Sausage

[1] Is there any salami more wonderful than truffle salami? Nope! (photos © Creminelli Fine Meats). [2] How about sopressata?   Shoppers at Seattle’s Pike Place Market already know how special Creminelli salami and sausages are. They are carried by fine food stores nationwide, although not necessarily identified as Creminelli. It’s time for the rest…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Passion Cocktails

Balmy August nights call for refreshing cocktails, and this passionfruit cocktail is just the ticket. For two cocktails, you’ll need one cup of chilled passion fruit purée or nectar (if you can’t find the nectar at your regular market, try a natural food or specialty food store) and a bottle of chilled sparkling wine or…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Sauces ‘n Love Pasta Sauce

This week’s Gourmet Giveaway prize is Scarpetta pasta sauce from Sauces ‘n Love. One winner will receive four varieties of this delectable, shelf-stable pasta sauce, which is a pasta lover’s dream (shelf stable means that you don’t need to refrigerate it until you open the jar)! A NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week, Scarpetta sauce…
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