TIP OF THE DAY: Food Chillers To Keep Party Food Cold

A Tilt “chilling sphere” plopped into a bowl of guacamole. Photo courtesy Soiree Home.   We recently received a pitch for “an iceless and flavorless stainless steel chilling sphere,” which “helps maintain a lasting chill for a variety of drinks and party dips without compromise.” The “compromise” is that perishable foods (those that are stored…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Passionfruit Tequila “Besame” Cocktail Recipe

A Valentine cocktail with passion. Photo courtesy DUO Restaurant & Lounge | New York City.   We must admit: We didn’t even know there was a tequila liqueur. But now that we do, what a great Valentine’s Day gift for your favorite tequila lover. Agavero Tequila Liqueur, by the makers of Jose Cuervo, is a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Kitchen Cooking Mistakes To Avoid

Frying pans, like ovens, need to be pre- heated before you add the food. Photo of Calphalon cookware from WilliamsSonoma.com.   Even if you cook relatively often, review these tips from Chef Danielle Turner. Chef Turner teaches cooking at venues such L’Academie de Cuisine, Whole Foods, Sur La Table and Williams-Sonoma, as well as on…
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