TIP OF THE DAY: Choose Sustainable Seafood

We were away last week on Earth Day and missed publishing this piece on sustainable seafood. But it’s important to be conscious of it every day of the year. Earth Day, initiated on April 22, 1970 and celebrated annually, is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air…
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FOOD FUN: Chocolate Fried Egg

What would you do with a chocolate fried egg? Serve it for breakfast, with a cup of hot chocolate? Give it as stocking stuffer or Mother’s Day party favor? Enjoy it all by yourself? Whatever your choice, this little treat from Maggie Louise Confections is sure to please. The chocolatier notes: “The Cordelia is a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Flower Ice Cubes

Put edible flowers in your ice cubes. Photo courtesy Chandon USA.   For Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, spring and summer entertaining, parties, showers and Valentine’s Day: Make your drinks stand out with flower ice cubes. It couldn’t be easier: Just place edible blossoms in an ice cube tray, fill and freeze. To get the flowers…
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