FOOD HOLIDAY: National Grand Marnier Day

Today is National Grand Marnier Day. The cognac-based orange liqueur, beloved around the world, has just gotten more loveable. If you can afford the price of this love, it’s a beautiful experience. Marnier-Lapostolle Inc. has announced a new limited edition expression, Grand Marnier Quintessence. The name means “fifth essence,” from the Latin quinta essentia. It’s…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 26 Uses For Distilled White Vinegar

In the U.S., distilled white vinegar is typically made from corn. Photo courtesy H. J. Heinz.   Man has made vinegar for more than 2,500 years. After wine was discovered—by accident, from fermenting fruit—the oxidizing of wine led to the accidental discovery of vinegar. Vinegar is more than a condiment or a recipe ingredient: It’s…
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NEWS: What To Do With Invasive Fish Species? Eat Them!

You’ve no doubt heard about invasive species of fish and other water creatures that have been brought into the country, to the peril of the native populations of lakes, rivers and oceans. The invasive species either arrive accidentally (attached to sea vessels or escaped from fish farms) or are intentionally introduced to fix another problem…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Lactose-Free Ice Cream

Donut-shaped ice cream novelties are just one delight in the Clemmy’s line. Photo by Jaclyn Nussbaum | THE NIBBLE.   For people with lactose intolerance, there are still plenty of dairy options: lactose-free milk, yogurt, sour cream and cream cheese. But what about ice cream? Unless they’ve already discovered Clemmy’s, those with lactose intolerance have…
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