RECIPE: Brie Or Goat Cheese Wontons

If you want to whip up something special to serve with wine or cocktails, consider this French-Asian fusion treat: wontons filled with Brie or goat cheese. Crisp, crunchy wrappers filled with hot, creamy cheese, they can also be served as an appetizer. The recipe is from cheese importer Ile de France, which has plenty of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: S’mores In A Cup Or A Mason Jar

A delicious treat and gift idea for the sweet tooth: Oh My Goodness Marshmallow’s S’mores In A Jar.   We received these S’mores in a Jar from Oh My Goodness S’mores, an artisan marshmallow confectioner in Gearhart, Oregon. Sold in sets of 2, short Mason-type jars are layered with homemade graham crackers, Callebaut Belgian bittersweet…
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NEWS: Get Your Latte At Burger King

Would you like a latte with that burger? Has America gone latte crazy? If not, why would Burger King add a 12-ounce “coffeehouse latte” to its menu? Enough with the questions: Starting today, you can kick-start your morning or take your coffee break at Burger King. The menu includes caramel, mocha, plain and vanilla lattes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Enjoy Pasta More Often

Add lots of veggies to make pasta a healthy dish. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   It’s National Nutrition Month, so we’re giving some credit to a food that’s often on the “avoid” list: pasta. Jackie Newgent, RD, CDN and a consultant to Barilla pasta, has pointed out a few facts that should be…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Green Shots For St. Patrick’s Day

Line up the green shots for St. Patrick’s Day. Photo by Kasia Biel | Dreamstime.   If you’ve been too busy to prep for St. Patrick’s Day, you can still toast with something special. Depending on what you have at home, you can serve a bright green: Chocolate Mint Shot: Half green creme de menthe,…
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