FOOD FUN: Rainbow Baby Carrots

Baby carrots are hot sellers. But how much hotter can they get than these rainbow baby carrots? Carrots—standard size and baby—are available in six different colors: the familiar deep orange plus burgundy red, deep purple, tangerine (light orange), yellow and white. They’re a delicious way to add color and crunch to appetizers, salads and entrées.…
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PRODUCT: DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies

The clever media relations people at DoubleTree by Hilton know just how to get a busy writer to take time from the editorial calendar* and apportion it to them. Because you’ve got to love people who send you delicious chocolate chip cookies. In thanks, you’ve got to write about them. So here goes: DoubleTree guests…
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RECIPE: Mussels Escargot Style, With Maitre d’Hotel Butter

[1] Mussels, served in a modern update of escargot style (photo © Millesime Restaurant | NYC [now closed]). [2] A classic escargot dish. It can be metal or ceramic (photo © Williams-Sonoma).   Escargots don’t have much flavor. What brings them to life is the vibrant garlic-parsley butter, known in French cuisine as beurre maître…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 4 Ways To Stretch Potatoes With Veggies

[1] How to eat more veggies? Just add them to potato dishes. It couldn’t be easier (photo © Betty Crocker). [2] Colcannon, a mash of potatoes and kale. Here’s the recipe (photo © Elise Bauer | Simply Recipes). [3] A blend of mashed potatoes and mashed cauliflower, garnished with tarragon. Here’s the recipe (photo ©…
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PRODUCT: RealBeanz Nutrient-Enhanced Iced Coffee

RealBeanz with coconut water. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   A year ago or so, we had the opportunity to taste RealBeanz, a line of flavored bottled coffee beverages with a stylish vibe, 100% natural ingredients and rBST-free milk. The flavors have neutraceutical enhancements that turn them into functional beverages. For example, Vanilla…
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