TIP OF THE DAY: Ancient Grains Are New Again

September is National Whole Grains Month, an occasion to revisit some oldies but goodies. Thanks to King Arthur Baking (formerly King Arthur Flour) for this primer on eight* ancient grains. “Ancient grains” is a marketing term used to describe a category of grains and pseudocereals, that are purported to have been minimally changed by selective…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Savoy Cabbage

Savoy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L.) is the prettiest member of the cabbage species (Brassica oleracea). It’s also known as choux de savoie (France), cavolo verza (Italian), and Milan cabbage and Lombardy cabbage (English). Savoy is a loose-headed cabbage with crepe-like, crinkled, frilly leaves and a sweet, earthy flavor. We enjoy it much more…
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PRODUCT: Baileys Limited Edition Apple Pie Irish Cream Liqueur

[1] Drink it chilled, hot or at room temperature (all photos © Diageo). [2] Make a sundae with vanilla ice dream and sautéed apples. Better yet, make boozy ice cream [3] Bake with it. How about a Baileys Apple Chai Pie? Here’s the recipe. [4] Give it as a gift, or buy a bottle for…
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