TIP OF THE DAY: Pandoro Star Shaped French Toast

Turn star-shaped pandoro into holiday French toast. Photo courtesy Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina | NYC.   At least three famous Italian Christmas sweet breads are imported to the U.S.: panettone (a Milanese specialty), panforte (originally from Sienna) and pandoro (from Verona). Most regions have their own Christmas bread recipes. Panettone is a yeast loaf…
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BAKERY CAFE: Pomme Palais At The Palace Hotel

This meringue snowman is hollow: Fill it with ice cream, sorbet or mousse. Photo courtesy Pomme Palais.   For New Yorkers and visitors to town, there’s a new attraction a block and a half from Rockefeller Center: Pomme Palais, Michel Richard’s bakery cafe in the Palace Hotel. It’s at 30 East 51st Street between Madison…
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RECIPE: Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Salted caramel hot chocolate. Photo courtesy Starbucks.   What’s trending in hot chocolate? Salted chocolate caramel hot chocolate or cocoa (here’s the difference between hot chocolate and cocoa). We’ve seen prepared drinks and/or mixes from Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and Williams-Sonoma. But you can try your hand making it from scratch at home: RECIPE: SALTED CARAMEL…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fresh Fruit Christmas Tree

We always serve a fruit platter at parties, to provide a healthful option for those who are doing their best to steer clear of the cake and cookies. How about this creative alternative to a fruit platter? We found it on Dole’s Facebook page; it was previously pinned on Pinterest by Monique Douglas. Monique, you’ll…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

Make this peppermint ice cream pie in just 15 minutes. Photo courtesy Blog.HWTM.com.   Take advantage of the limited edition peppermint and candy cane ice creams and make this festive peppermint ice cream pie with a chocolate cookie crumb base. And it couldn’t be easier. Prep time is just 15 minutes for a nine-inch pie…
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