FATHER’S DAY: Maggie Louise Salted Caramel Heraldic Shields

If Dad is the king on Father’s Day, how about a box of these chocolate heraldic shields, filled with salted caramel? Any celebrant who appreciates fine chocolate will roar when he receives a box of such luscious chocolates, embossed with kingly lions. The heraldic shields are crafted in extra dark chocolate by El Rey and…
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FOOD FUN: Lobster Poached Eggs

Lobster poached egg. Photo courtesy Ruschmeyer’s | Montauk.   On the brunch menu at Ruschmeyer’s Hotel in Montauk, New York, is an egg sandwich. It’s not a humble egg sandwich, but a variation of Eggs Benedict. One side of the toasted English muffin contains a sunnyside-up egg over melted Emmental cheese; the other side has…
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PRODUCT: Dannon Oikos Greek Frozen Yogurt

June 4th is National Frozen Yogurt Day. Treat yourself to a pint of Oikos Greek frozen yogurt. You can print a $1.00 coupon online. The brand recently launched a frozen yogurt line in: Black Cherry Cafe Latte Chocolate Key Lime Strawberry Vanilla   We received pints of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla to taste. The strawberry…
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TIP OF THE DAY: More Modern Surf & Turf

[1] Lamb and a scallop at Blue The Restaurant | Beachwood, Ohio (photo © Blu). [2] Surf and turf can combine any foods from the two realms: land and sea. Above, grilled salmon and a poached egg from Cafe SFA in New York City (photo © Cafe SFA—now closed). [3] Lobster ravioli with meat sauce…
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RECIPE: Grilled Shrimp Tandoori Salad with Mango Dressing

We really enjoyed this grilled shrimp salad recipe from McCormick, and can’t wait to make it again. Similar to the tandoori oven cooking method, these Indian-spiced shrimp skewers are roasted on high heat on the grill. They are then added to a salad packed with bold sweet and sour flavors. A fresh mango dressing adds…
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