TIP OF THE DAY: What Makes The Best Granola Cereal

Many Americans start the day with a bowl of granola or a yogurt-granola combination, or carry bags of granola for a healthy snack on-the-go. With all the brands on the grocer’s shelf, what constitutes the best granola cereal? The best granola is a healthy granola. As with all foods, choose a brand that starts with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Have A Tea Party For Kids

Get a tiered stand and do it at home! Photo courtesy Russian Tea Room.   Want an opportunity to teach children good table manners? A new idea for kids’ parties and mother-child events? How about a tea party? Every day in New York City, children arrive, dressed in their best, at the famed Russian Tea…
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PRODUCT: Burnt Caramel Chocolate “Cakes”

Here’s how to celebrate a chocolate lover’s special occasion: Send a box of cakes. Burnt caramel-filled chocolates decorated with cakes, that is. For years, San Francisco chocolatier Michael Recchiuti has featured the work of local artists on his acclaimed chocolate-covered burnt caramels (the caramel has a smokier flavor than conventional gourmet caramels). This special edition…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Low Cal Spices Spice Up Your Recipes

Use different spices to add excitement to your favorite dishes, like these Cinnamon-Jerk Pork Chops. Photo and recipecourtesy McCormick.com.   This list of foods should come as no surprise, but the Top Ten most-searched family dinner recipes on the McCormick.com website are: Spaghetti Tacos Pork Chops Pizza Chicken Soup Enchiladas Meatloaf Lasagna Chili Beef Stew…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How Much Wine Per Person Do You Need?

If you’re planning a party, how much wine do you need? Wine quantities will vary depending on the type of party you’re having. Gary Sitton, winemaker at California’s Clos du Bois winery, offers these general rules of thumb: A standard bottle of wine (750ml, or 25.3 ounces) provides five five-ounce glasses of wine. For a…
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