PRODUCTS: Perking Up Fall At Dunkin’ Donuts

We’re always testing food at THE NIBBLE; and with the warm weather we were having yesterday, a member of our team picked up both Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffees. At Dunkin’ Donuts, she was tempted by the fall donut display and picked up a sampling: Fall Munchkins Donut Hole Treats. Decorated with autumn-colored non-pareils,…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Vanilla Cupcake Day

It’s National Vanilla Cupcake Day. Invite friends over tonight for TV and a bake-along. Here’s a recipe for a yummy vanilla cupcake with cream cheese frosting. The name “cupcake” is derived from the teacup. Before the advent of muffin tins, where they are baked with a paper or foil liner, cupcakes were often baked in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Foie Gras “Kisses”

“French Kisses,” prunes stuffed with foie gras. Photo courtesy of Dartagnan.com. Looking for a special-occasion cocktail snack? You can buy “French Kisses” gourmet delights ready-made from Dartagnan.com, or make them easily (and more cost-effectively) yourself. 1. Buy plump, pitted prunes and mousse de foie gras (duck or goose liver mousse—or substitute less expensive chicken liver…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Oregon Dukkah

Imagine being able to use the same seasoning to garnish your soup, sprinkle atop salads or vegetables, bread chicken and fish or shake over ice cream. Well, look no further than this week’s Gourmet Giveaway prize: Oregon Dukkah. Dukkah is a versatile Egyptian dry seasoning mixture of chopped nuts or chickpeas, plus a variety of…
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BOOK: Happy Anniversary, Harry & David

The Story Of Harry & David: Entrepreneur Samuel Rosenberg had no farming experience but was inspired in 1909 to buy the orchards that produced the award- winning Royal Riviera pears. Harry & David, America’s favorite source for gourmet food gifts, celebrates its diamond anniversary this year. Seventy-five years ago, entrepreneur Samuel Rosenberg paid $300,000 for…
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