Year: 2012

VALENTINE’S DAY: Valrhona, France’s Favorite Chocolate

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A French spin on Valentine chocolate. Photo courtesy Valrhona.   Speak to French chocolatiers and pastry chefs—or anyone trained in the world’s leading culinary schools—and odds are that their chocolate of choice is Valrhona. It’s one of our favorites, whether for baking or for snacking. Nestled in the middle of the vineyards of Tain l’Hermitage…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Make Pie Pops In A Pie Pop Maker

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We try not to acquire gadgets and appliances that have only one function. But in the case of this Babycakes bite-size pie maker, we might make an exception. We see it as a family activity, a start to teach kids (and non-cook adults) the fun of baking. Kids can easily make pie pops for friends,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Adding Flavor With Flavored Sea Salt

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Photo courtesy Saratoga Olive Oil Co.   Caravel Gourmet, based in Lynnwood, Washington, is one of a handful of artisan salt companies that sells flavored sea salts—from Citrus Fennel to Saffron (one of our favorites that’s delicious on just about anything). Flavored sea salt is a way to add a light essence of a favorite…
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