TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Beer

How about a bottle of Dark Lord? Photo courtesy Singlehop.com.   Yesterday we presented a table’s worth of wines that are perfect for Halloween. With names like Phantom, Sinister Hand and Velvet Devil, they add fun to the occasion. Check ‘em out. Today, it’s beer. Our source is the new book, “The Brewtal Truth Guide…
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HOLIDAY: Pork Pozole Recipe For Dia De Los Muertos

[1] Pork pozole (photo © Chef Ingrid Hoffmann). [2] Dried New Mexico chiles. We got these on Amazon (photo © El Molcajete). [3] Mexican oregano, from Savory Spice Shop (photo © Savory Spice Shop). [4] Hominy can be purchased in cans, ready to use, or in bags of dried kernels, which need to be soaked…
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HALLOWEEN: Wines For The Occasion

Which witch is that on Les Sorcières wine? Photo courtesy 1Jour1Vin.com.   Your wine store should feature some “special Halloween wines” if you’d like to serve (or make a gift of) a theme wine. While it might take some time to track down all of the following wines, consider this advance notice for a sophisticated…
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TIP: Things To Do With Tomato Juice

A custom-flavored glass of tomato juice is a delicious drink. Photo by Ockra | IST.   We love tomato juice as a drink (spicy Virgin Mary) and a cooking ingredient. Most people we know never buy it, unless they’re planning to serve Bloody Marys at a party. So today’s tip spans the wonderful world of…
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Candy Corn Fudge Recipe & The History Of Candy Corn

[1] Fudge in an homage to candy corn. The recipe is below (photos #1 and #6 and recipe © The Pampered Chef). [2] The fudge tastes better than actual candy corn (photo © Liz West | Wikipedia). [3] S’mores flavor candy corn (photo © Blair Candy Store | Amazon). [4] Caramel flavor candy corn (photo…
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