TIP OF THE DAY: Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

[1] Fresh, warm donuts with an apple cider glaze (photo © Karo Syrup). [2] Fragrant cinnamon, ground from the bark of the cinnamon tree, scents the donuts (photo © American Heritage Chocolate).   On Thursday we purchased an apple cider donut at our local farmers market. It was just OK, with no detectable hint of…
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FALL COCKTAIL: Pear & Rosemary Martini

Pear and rosemary add fall flavors to a Martini. Photo courtesy Belvedere Vodka.   Pear and rosemary unite as a fall cocktail flavor that works right through the Christmas season. This recipe is from Belvedere Vodka. RECIPE: PEAR & ROSEMARY MARTINI Ingredients Per Drink 2 ounces vodka 2 stems fresh rosemary ¼ ounce simple syrup…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Seed Chicken Or Fish

Give chicken breasts or fish fillets a harvest touch with this recipe, which employs a pumpkin seed crust, adding flavor and nutrition. It’s a great idea, but we must admit: We have no idea where this recipe came from. We found it in a drafts folder, without the attribution that we attach to all outside…
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FOOD FUN: Halloween Popcorn Balls

They’re sweet, they’re fun and they’re whole grain! And there’s a bonus: You make them in the microwave! You’ve got time to whip up these Halloween popcorn balls, thanks to busy mother of three Ashleigh, of the blog Bee in Our Bonnet. Ashleigh contributed this recipe to SomewhatSimple.com. While the popcorn balls are shaped like…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pair Cheese & Nuts

Asiago cheese with candied walnuts and raspberries. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   Yesterday was National Nut Day, so the folks at the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board sent us some popular cheese and nut pairings. In addition to fruits, breads and crackers, nuts a flavor and crunch counterpoint. Try these pairings the next time…
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