PRODUCT: Pace, The Father Of American Salsa

When you see a jar of Pace salsa on the shelf of your supermarket, are you aware that Pace is the brand that “started it all” in bottled salsa? While salsa seems ubiquitous—and unless you’re in the business, you won’t believe how many different brands there are—there was no salsa on the shelf in 1947…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ice Cream Sandwiches

One of our favorite desserts is a simple ice cream sandwich, made by layering ice cream between two great cookies. On the rustic side are chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies with vanilla or chocolate ice cream, or chocolate cookies with mint ice cream. But the gourmet side of us loves Tiny Trapeze graham crackers…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Margarita Recipe

[1] Watermelon puree makes the Margarita even more refreshing (photo © Peligroso Tequila). [2] While there is an official Margarita glass, use whatever you have. Here’s an idea from a caterer (photo © Elegant Affairs Caterers).   It’s time to chill. And it’s easy chill with a summery Margarita, made summery by blending the basics…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: It’s National Mustard Day

Mustard seeds aren’t spicy until they are cracked and mixed with a liquid—generally wine or vinegar. Photo by Magda Skale | SXC. National Mustard Day falls on the first Saturday of August. That’s today. How should you celebrate? Check out all the different types of mustard in our Mustard Glossary. You won’t believe how many…
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FUN: Send Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup E-Cards

New in the Reese’s PB Cup line-up: Reese’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. Now, dark chocolate fans can have their Reese’s peanut butter sweet treat wrapped in 50% cacao semisweet chocolate. The dark chocolate peanut butter cups can be found at mass, grocery, drug and convenience stores in standard 2-cup packages, 6-packs and Reese’s Miniatures…
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