FOOD FUN: Stuffed Bagel Buns Baking Kit

We first encountered petite stuffed bagels at a trade show, some 10 years ago. Made by a Canadian company, they were a delight for the eyes. They were not the traditional two halves of a bagel with cream cheese, but a dome shape with cream cheese piped inside. They tasted the same as a traditional…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spring Asparagus & 20 Recipes

[1] Spring asparagus can be served at every meal of the day (photo courtesy Good Eggs). [2] Growing asparagus. It’s very labor intensive and back-breaking: The spears need to be cut by hand (photo courtesy Australian Asparagus Council). [3] Simple but elegant: a grilled rack of asparagus (photo courtesy California Asparagus Commission).   In the…
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16+ Different Types Of Sponge Cake & Passover Sponge Cake Recipe

Updated August 2026   Sponge cake is a light and airy cake with no fat, traditional flour, and no leavening. The rise comes from beating air into egg whites. August 23rd is National Sponge Cake Day, and we’re celebrating this world-famous cake by pointing out the 16+ different styles of sponge. A popular American version,…
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