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Basiron Rosso Pesto gets its harvest-red color from the addition of tomatoes and its exciting flavor from the addition of basil and garlic. It’s is available from iGourmet.com. How does an adult food enthusiast celebrate Halloween? There’s gourmet Halloween candy and more Halloween candy, of course. But you may prefer a wine and cheese party…
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Waffles came to America on The Mayflower in 1620, making them a traditional “American” food. One hundred and sixty-seven years later, Thomas Jefferson brought a waffle iron back from France and “waffle frolics” (that’s waffle parties) began. Today waffles are a favorite brunch food and a special-occasion food. Many of us get out the waffle…
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[1] The new “surf & turf” (photo © Allen Brothers). What’s better than filet mignon? How about a tender filet topped with something equally delicious? Allen Brothers, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week, has topped filet mignon with lobster, mushroom and spinach-cheese stuffing—essentially using the stuffing one might put into chicken or fish…
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We love these keepsake Halloween boxes from Williams-Sonoma. Made in Germany from handcrafted papier-mâché, they’re filled with seasonal candies: gummy pumpkins, gummy candy corn and gourmet jelly beans. They’re $14.95 each, a delightful gift or party favor. If your budget doesn’t allow for the splurge, look in candy stores, card shops, discount stores and other…
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[1] Our favorite from Junior’s: the retro “Hostess cupcake” with a creme center (photo by Katharine Pollak | © THE NIBBLE). [2] The first of numerous Hostess Brands snack cakes (photo © Hostess Cakes). [3] Something more conventional: a cupcake with blackberry frosting and a fresh blackberry (photo © Gelson’s). [4] Too elegant to eat?…
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