TIP OF THE DAY: Non-Food Uses For Milk

You can do more than just drink it. Photo courtesy Midwest Dairy Association.   Although we didn’t celebrate it at THE NIBBLE, February 11th was Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day. It was also Peppermint Patty Day, so we baked a batch of brownies with chopped peppermint patties. However, for the occasion, our friends at…
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PRODUCT: Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka For Valentine’s Day

Some might say that champagne is the perfect Valentine’s Day libation. But chocolate lovers might prefer chocolate vodka or chocolate tequila. Yes, they actually smell and taste like chocolate. At Van Gogh Vodka, distilled in The Netherlands, the vodkas are hand-crafted in small batches using a unique method invented by the distiller, all-natural ingredients, and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Shad Roe, An Ephemeral Delicacy

Any Cole Porter fan knows about shad roe,* but how many have tasted it? It’s shad roe season, trumpeting the eagerly anticipated delicacy that is available for about three weeks each year. The season is short because as the waters get warmer with the coming of spring, the shad swim upriver to spawn. The more…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Sparkling Rosé Makes It Special

Sparkling rosé wine—be it Champagne or from another part of the world*—isn’t a great idea for Valentine’s Day just because it’s pink. The color is an added bonus for Valentine festivities. What makes sparkling rosé special is the deeper fruit flavor, fuller body and roundness that comes from pinot noir grapes.† Never confuse rosé Champagne…
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RECIPE: Valentine’s Day Punch

Punch with a punch: Ruby Port. Photo courtesy Sandeman.   If you’re having a Valentine’s Day party and are looking for a special cocktail, the ruby red color and luscious flavor of this Valentine punch, made with ruby port, fit the bill. The recipe was developed for Sandeman Port—whose Ruby Port is a favorite of…
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