TIP OF THE DAY: Set Up A Baked Potato Bar

Whether for family, buffet or other festivity, a baked potato bar is fun and delicious. For an impressive yet easy display, bake a batch of Idaho potatoes and set them out. Pick out some favorites from the list below, and allow guests to customize their own toppings. Baked Potato Bar Toppings Black or kidney beans…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: White Irishman, A White Russian Variation

The Irish version of a White Russian. Photo courtesy Renaissance Hotel Times Square.   From the R Lounge at the Renaissance Times Square hotel, this cocktail recipe is an adaptation of the White Russian. Call it a White Irishman, if you prefer. A White Russian combines 2 parts vodka with 1 part coffee liqueur and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Slimmed-Down Sour Cream Alternative

Love sour cream but not the cholesterol and calories? Slim it down with some nonfat Greek yogurt. Make a blended, lower-fat, lower-calorie sour cream substitute by adding 2 parts nonfat Greek yogurt to 1 part dairy sour cream. We don’t care for the fat-free sour creams on the market, but we do like this! (Truth…
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