TIP OF THE DAY: Bread Spread ~ Honey & Fromage Blanc

Drizzle with honey: It’s heavenly (photo © Bee Raw Honey).   You may go bonkers for a bagel or crazy for a croissant. But let us suggest another breakfast bread: Raisin bread, regular or toasted. It’s delicious plain, with butter or in this killer combination from Bee Raw Honey: Fromage blanc and apple or banana…
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HALLOWEEN: Peanut Butter Cups

They’re almost too lovely to eat—but we’ll manage. Photo courtesy Woodhouse Chocolate.   There are only two weeks until Halloween, but that’s plenty of time to send for these gourmet peanut butter cups. Not only are the chocolate shell and peanut butter filling artisan quality, but the “dressed for Halloween” artwork deserves a shout out.…
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PRODUCT: Jingos! Crackers

Many of us grew up on Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers. Invented in Germany, the crackers were introduced to the U.S. in 1962 by Pepperidge Farm founder Margaret Rudkin (the company is now owned by Campbell Soup Company). In the 50 years since, Goldfish Crackers have been made in more than 15 flavors and even into…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Food Safety Tips, Part 2

How much do you really know about keeping food safe? Yesterday, we published the first half of this list of food safety tips. This is Part 2. SAFETY WITH EGGS Myth #9: “Eggs are safe as long as the shell is not cracked. Germs can only get in through cracks.” Reality: Salmonella, one of the…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Honey Truffles

A beekeeper in the Catskills harvests honey twice a year. She bottles most of it for sale, and blends some of it into achingly good honey truffles. Made with the finest 70% Belgian chocolate and sweetened only with Catskill Provisions’ wildflower honey, these truffles are gems for indulgent chocolate enjoyment, or a special trick-or-treat gift…
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