GIFT: Port Jammers, A Should-Be Holiday Classic

Dorrie Greenspan, baker extraordinaire and cookbook author, is one of our baking heroes. We’re excited about her newly opened cookie boutiques, Beurre & Sel, in New York City. For the holidays, Dorrie has created a more sophisticated version of her popular Classic Jammers: Port Jammers, pairing Fonsecta Bin 27 ruby port with classic French sablés,*…
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TIP OF THE DAY: New Year’s Eve Dessert

If you need a special dessert for New Year’s Eve, consider making this “cupcake clock.” It works as a standalone dessert for a smaller group, or as a centerpiece for a larger dessert table. The clever concept is from Lauryn Cohen, a.k.a the blogger Bella Baker, known for her creative treats. For this recipe, Lauryn…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Use A Pizza Stone

Pizza stones can be square or round. Photo of this top-rated pizza stone courtesy KingArthurFlour.com.   Here’s a gift for anyone who makes pizza at home—or needs some encouragement to do so. This tip is from Chef Johnny Gnall. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. If you are a true…
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GIFT: Tea For Wine Lovers

A great gift for those who love both tea and wine. Photo courtesy Vintage Teaworks.   There’s a way to do just about anything, including making wine from tea (by fermenting brewed tea). The folks at Vintage TeaWorks take another approach to tea and wine, creating tea blends flavored with natural ingredients that evoke different…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bake Shortbread Cookies

If you only bake one type of cookie this season, bake shortbread. Buttery cookies beloved by both children and adults, shortbread is accessible yet sophisticated. Dipped into chocolate, the cookie becomes even more beloved. Serve them to guests, keep the stash for yourself, give it as gifts. This particular recipe, from GoBoldWithButter.com, a website of…
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