Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe With Irish Whiskey

[1] Homemade peanut brittle (photo © Janet Hudson | Wikipedia). [2] Try not to eat all the peanuts out of the bowl (photo © J. Irkaejc | Panther Media). [3] For something special, add some whiskey (photo © Slane Irish Whiskey).   You’ve never made peanut brittle before? It’s time: March is National Peanut Month.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Granola Ice Cream Sandwich

A new take on the ice cream sandwich. Photo courtesy Thrive ice cream.   Since we’re missing an hour of sleep due to Daylight Savings Time, today’s tip is short and sweet: Make granola ice cream sandwiches. The idea was inspired by this photo from Thrive Frozen Nutrition ice cream.. It substitutes healthier granola for…
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PRODUCT: Chobani Bites, 100 Calorie Snack Or Dessert

As if Greek yogurt weren’t trending enough, companies like Chobani are upping the ante with tempting new variations on the theme. The most recent is Chobani Bites, 3.5-ounce, 100-calorie yogurt cups that are perfect snacks or low-calorie desserts. Competitor Yoplait has launched Greek 100, the same concept in more conventional flavors (Lemon, Mixed Berry, Strawberry,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pickle Vinaigrette

Save that brine: It makes great vinaigrette. Photo courtesy Rick’s Picks.   Here’s another condiment tip from chef Johnny Gnall: PICKLING BRINE + OIL = VINAIGRETTE It couldn’t be simpler: The next time you finish a jar of your favorite pickled treat, be it jalapeños, pepperoncinis or good, old-fashioned dill pickles, save the brine for…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Make Peanut Clusters For National Peanut Cluster Day

March 8th is National Peanut Cluster Day. There is no documentation on the first appearance of the peanut cluster, but we know a few things, and below the peanut cluster history is an easy recipe to make your own. You’ll be delighted to bite into one with a cup of coffee, bring some as a…
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