TIP OF THE DAY: Make Herbal Water

Cucumber and dill give a subtle, delightful flavor to a carafe of water. Photo © Maxim Shebeko | Dreamstime.   Ayala’s Herbal Water is one of our favorite Top Picks of all time. The calorie-free bottled water is flavored with combinations of herbs and spices. Here’s our review. It’s not easy to find Ayala’s where…
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RECIPE: Raspberry Cream Pie Or Tart

August 1st is National Raspberry Cream Pie Day. We’d never had a raspberry cream pie, so we whipped one up…and we decided to use a buttery tart crust, which we far prefer to pie crust for its cookie-like flavor and texture. It’s personal taste, but try it. The Food Holiday Gods won’t be upset that…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Tasting Dinner Of Mini Courses

Create a tasting menu with numerous small courses. Photo courtesy Pollen Restaurant | Singapore.   We served a tasting menu last night: twelve courses. How can someone eat 12 courses? It’s easy if the courses are small—just a taste of everything, with artistic garnishes. Consider creating your own tasting menu: Everyone will have a great…
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