TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Judy’s Breadsticks

Whole grain, vegan, crunchy and superb, Judy’s Breadsticks are carried by specialty food stores in Northern California. Thanks to the Internet, everyone can enjoy them. Twigs are made of 100% organic whole-grain wheat, barley malt and olive oil, plus sea salt or a bit of sugar, depending on the flavor. Roasted Garlic, Sesame and Sunflower…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Iced Tea Party

This Bodum iced tea pitcher is very handy for infusing mint and fruit. Photo courtesy BodumUSA.com. Hot enough for you? Where we live, it’s day five of a heat wave. Gather your friends and neighbors—or your work colleagues or business network—to discuss the weather at an iced tea party. We’ve got suggestions for different types…
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RECIPES: Ice Cream Sodas With Iced Coffee & Iced Tea

Here are two ideas for cooling-off drinks, courtesy of ChocolateBox Café in Malibu, California. Instead of an ice cream soda, scoop gelato or ice cream into an iced espresso and sorbet into iced tea. Iced Coffee Float. Coffee lovers can pair an iced espresso with gelato in chocolate chip, coffee, hazelnut, tiramisu or vanilla (you…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Kim & Scott’s Gourmet Stuffed Pretzels

Savory or sweet, there’s a pretzel treat for everyone. Photo courtesy Kim & Scott’s. There are certain areas in which “twisted” means good. Pretzels is one. Your taste buds will twist if you win this week’s Gourmet Giveaway prize, courtesy of Kim & Scott’s Gourmet Stuffed Pretzels. These jumbo, soft, whole grain pretzels are stuffed…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Preservation Party

What are we preserving? Ripe summer fruit! The Washington State Fruit Commission has a beautiful new website devoted to preserving fruit. Whether you’re an experienced preserver or a newbie, create a fun event that lets you make gifts (great for the holidays) and treats for the home. The website has templates for pretty labels for…
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