TIP OF THE DAY: Cream Of Chestnut Soup & Other Chestnut Recipes

Cream of chestnut soup is just one delicious way to enjoy roasted chestnuts. Photo © Evegny B | Fotolia.   When the air becomes crisp and the autumn leaves rustle, the aroma of roasting chestnuts fills the air. Served up by street vendors in our town, this is old-time comfort food. In addition to snacking…
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HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL RECIPE: The Spider Bite

This could just be the “perfect poison” you’re seeking for Halloween entertaining. The ingredients are simple, except for finding that perfect candy spider: SPIDER BITE HALLOWEEN DRINK RECIPE Ingredients For One Drink 2 ounces Frangelico 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce grenadine (you can buy HFCS-artificial grenadine or make the real deal with this…
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FOOD HOLIDAY & RECIPE: National Soft Pretzel Day

[1] Bake big, soft pretzels and invite friends to bring the beer. The simplest garnish: melted butter (both photos © King Arthur Baking). [2] How about an “everything bagel” topping for your soft pretzels, here served with both mustard and softened cream cheese dip? [3] Parmesan-topped soft pretzels with a beer-cheese dip. Here’s the recipe…
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FOOD HOLIDAY & PRODUCT: Giovanni’s Lobster Pâté & Champagne Day

This smooth lobster spread is a bit of heaven. Photo courtesy Giovanni’s.   We don’t know who gave us this little tin of Giovanni’s Lobster Pâté with Cognac. We were browsing through a box of unopened food samples and the little blue can with the big red lobster popped out at us. It may have…
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A Different Take On Chicken Caesar Salad

The Chicken Caesar is one of America’s most popular salads: grilled chicken and romaine topped with an olive oil dressing and grated Parmesan cheese. Chicken and cheese are a delightful combination. So here’s a different spin on the classic Caesar: Switch out the Parmesan for another flavorful cheese. The idea comes from Landana, which makes…
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