RECIPE: Christmas Red Cabbage

Red cabbage with sausage and pork. Photo courtesy Foods And Wines From Spain.   This red cabbage dish is a Christmas specialty in Spain, where it is called Lombarda navideña. To make it festive, sausage and bacon are added. All over Europe, red cabbage is a delicious pairing with duck, goose, ham and pork roast.…
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RECIPE: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

When you’re having a crowd, a popular main course and fuss-free recipe is pulled pork. Pulled pork is a method of cooking where a tough cut of meat is cooked slowly at low temperatures, allowing the meat to become tender enough so that it can be “pulled,” or easily broken into tender pieces. This recipe…
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TIP: Do It Yourself Apple Gift Basket

We’re coming up on the last shopping weekend before Christmas. Instead of braving the stores, how about heading to your nearest farmers market? Top e-tailers like Harry & David will send a basket or box of assorted apples, but you can put your own together and provide even more fun through a greater assortment. Apples…
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PRODUCT: Primizie Crispbreads ~ Great Snack Crackers

A great new line of snack crackers, worth checking out. Photo courtesy Primizie Snacks.   Primizie snack crackers—called crispbread snacks by the manufacturer—were developed by a restauranteur/caterer couple who were looking for something better than what they were able to purchase. The thick, crunchy triangles were inspired on a culinary tour in Italy, originally as…
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