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Mint, one of the four flavors of Emeralds. Photo courtesy Kohler. Some people would like a bottle of Irish whiskey for St. Patrick’s Day. Others would rather have chocolate. And there’s one box of chocolates that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Inspired by the Emerald Isle, Kohler’s Emerald chocolates are a beautiful box of…
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[1] A bologna sandwich: Long a cold-cut standard (photo © Francesdo Di Bartolo | iStock). [2] Cold cuts are an American favorite—but not a nutritionist’s (photo © iGourmet). March 3rd is National Cold Cuts Day, an American holiday. Why American? The word is an Americanism dating back to 1940-45 according to the Random House…
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Celebrating the Carnival season, Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) has been a state holiday in Louisiana since the 19th century. So evoke Mardi Gras and New Orleans with a batch of homemade beignets. National Beignet Day, September 17th, was declared in 2024 by the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group. WHAT’S MARDI GRAS? The Carnival season…
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Mardi Gras begins tomorrow. If you’d like to celebrate with the taste of New Orleans, whip up a gumbo. This recipe is from Chef David Venable of QVC, who calls it “an easy-to-tackle version, filled with great Louisiana flavor and spice.” Gumbos have a lot of ingredients, but the cooking technique isn’t demanding. Says David,…
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Need a quick dessert, but want a touch of both fancy and homemade? Grab store-bought cupcakes or cake and a bag of baking chips, regular or mini. They’re available in a rainbow of flavors/colors: butterscotch, cappuccino, caramel, cherry, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, mint, peanut butter, peppermint (white chips with bits of candy cane) and vanilla…
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