FOOD HOLIDAY: National Fast Food Day

Today is National Fast Food Day, a very American holiday. The U.S. has more than 300 fast food chains, representing 40% of the nation’s total restaurant sales. Americans spend more than $110 billion on fast food annually, on cuisine that ranges from barbecue, fried chicken and pizza to Chinese food and Tex-Mex. A fast food…
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THANKSGIVING: Save Time With Pepperidge Farm Stuffing Mix

Which of the five flavors of Pepperidge Farm stuffing will we use in our final recipe? Tune in next week. Photo courtesy Pepperidge Farm.   We have a friend who bakes cornbread from scratch the day before Thanksgiving, just to make her signature cornbread stuffing. At the opposite end of the spectrum, our Mom—a great…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cocktails For Thanksgiving

Last week we provided the recipe for a Tipsy Turkey pumpkin cocktail, followed by Thanksgiving-appropriate liqueurs. But if your family and friends really enjoy creative cocktailing, here’s a more comprehensive Thanksgiving cocktail menu: The Martini Group Cinnamon Cider Martini & Chai Creme Martini Cranberry Martini Ginger Martini Pomegranate Martini   The Mojito Group Beet Mojito…
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PRODUCT: Blue Chip Cookies In 20 Different Flavors

Comfort food: peanut butter cookies and a glass of milk. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE.   From Loveland, Ohio, we received a gift of Blue Chip Cookies from Chief Cookie Officer Donna Drury. The company’s phone number, 1.800.888.YUMM, lives up to its promise. The all-natural cookies are available in some 20 different flavors,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spicy Salad Recipe, The Natural Way

When most people search for “spicy salad,” they’re looking for something to which chile heat has been added—like Thai beef salad or spicy cucumber salad. Building on yesterday’s tip, mustard greens, you can create a spicy salad with no chiles or other “outside heat” whatsoever. Just use the spiciest salad ingredients: arugula, mustard greens, radishes…
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