TIP OF THE DAY: Valentine Cocktails Or Mocktails

Some people think a Valentine’s Day cocktail should be rose red. Others think it should be chocolate. Still others want to drink pink. Here, we offer chocolate, coffee, red and pink Valentine cocktails for your consideration. If you’re having a party, choose several. Mocktail options follow. VALENTINE COCKTAIL DRINKS Amore Espresso Cocktail Recipe Bright Red…
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Americanize Fried Rice: A Great Way To Use Leftovers

Updated September 2026 We originally wrote this article to celebrate the Chinese New Year, a holiday that runs for 15 days. Our thought was a fried rice fusion of Chinese and American ingredients. But any day of the year, it’s a great dish to make from leftovers, starting with leftover rice (or other grain). The…
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RECIPE: Pork & Apricot Fried Rice

If you’re a fan of pork fried rice, how about whipping up a batch of Pork and Apricot Fried Rice for the Chinese New Year? This recipe is from Chef Ingrid Hoffmann, who serves it as a light lunch with just add a salad. You can play with the recipe and substitute other grains. You…
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