The History Of Ravioli For National Ravioli Day & Regional Specialties

[1] A classic dish of ravioli with tomato sauce (photo © CB Crabcakes). [2] An illustration of why ravioli is also called “pillow pasta” (photos #2 and #3 © Osteria Morini). [3] Fazzoletti, meaning “handkerchiefs,” at Osteria Morini | NYC. [4] Casoncelli, the twisted shape of Liguria. Here’s the recipe from La Cucina Italiana (photo…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Easter Candy Apples

TOP: Roll a caramel apple in M&Ms (photo Amy’s Apples). Center: Turn the apple into a chick with yellow sprinkles (photo Amy’s Apples). Bottom: You can make a hard candy coating like the red Halloween apples, switching the red food color for pastels. Photo courtesy Rose Bakes.   Candy apples have a strong association with…
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PRODUCT: Boulder Canyon Potato Chips With Healthier Oils

March 14th was National Potato Chip Day, a good time to focus on what’s new in chips. We spent the day tasting Boulder Canyon chips fried in 100% better-for-you oils: avocado oil, coconut oil and olive oil: Avocado Oil Chips: Canyon Cut, Jalapeno, Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Coconut Oil…
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