TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Soup In Shots

A large bowl of soup can be a filling first course at dinner. A shot glass of soup gives a satisfying two sips and leaves room for other dishes. It’s also a perky way to start off a meal. Simply fill shot glasses or small juice glasses with soup and add a garnish or two.…
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COOKING VIDEO: Make Hot Chocolate With Jacques Torres

  Today is our first really chilly day: Time to think of hot chocolate! Pick up a few pointers from Mr. Chocolate himself, Jacques Torres, on how to make a perfect cup. Torres uses his own brand of hot chocolate mix made from ground chocolate, not cocoa powder (ground chocolate mix is also known as…
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HALLOWEEN: Trivia & The History Of Halloween

The Jack o’ Lantern evolved from aturnip. Photo by Rawkus | SXC.   Halloween Trivia To Share Bring these fun trivia facts to work, to school, to a Halloween party: Halloween has its origins in the festival of Samhain (sah-WEEN), celebrated by ancient Celts at the end of the harvest. The Celts believed that on…
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HALLOWEEN: Scary Halloween Recipes

What’s for dinner on Halloween? Something scary and creepy, we hope! How about some Spooky Shepherd’s Pie and some BBQ Worm Sandwiches? There’s still time to whip up some devilishly delicious Halloween fare. These recipes are good party fare for kids or adults. But if you have no other plans, sit home and dig into…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Savory Mascarpone Recipes

A bowl of mascarpone dip. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Mascarpone, the thick and delicious “Italian cream cheese,” is the key ingredient in tiramisu and a favorite for topping berries. In fact, it’s thanks to tiramisu, which has become a favorite dessert in the U.S., that most of us know what mascarpone is. The…
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