Day: April 7, 2014

TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Chocolate Covered Figs (Higos)

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Higos (EE-gose) is the Spanish word for figs. Take just one bite of chocolate covered figs, and you’ll never forget the word. These bonbons are not broadly enjoyed in the U.S., but they should be. We can’t remember who sent us the box of ChocoHigos, but thank you so very much. We’d had bites of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Crabtini, A Simple & Elegant First Course

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A delicious crabtini. Photo courtesy Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.   When you’re cooking a fancy dinner, there are tricks to shave time and effort. We typically do this by making first courses and desserts that are simple yet impressive. One of our go-to first courses is a slice of store-bought pâté with a lightly-dressed mesclun salad,…
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