TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: World Famous House of Mac

[1] This is comfort food at its best (all photos © World Famous House Of Mac). [2] A double favorite: Pizza Mac & Cheese has turkey pepperoni and chicken sausage. [3] Your mac and cheese comes in individual pizza-type boxes. Just stick a bow on top to give them as gifts. [4] Five-cheese truffle is…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spring Asparagus

Asparagus is a harbinger of spring; and like most vegetables, it’s very versatile. Serve it broiled, grilled, roasted or steamed. Add it to Eggs Benedict, omelets and scrambles, pasta, salads and quiches. Make asparagus soups. Include it with a crudités plate. Use it as a topping for risotto. Top bruschetta with goat cheese and asparagus.…
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PRODUCT CHOICE: La Pivon Spanish Vermouth

[1] La Pivón red vermouth and the Valencia Reverse Old Fashioned. Here’s the recipe (all photos © La Pivón). [2] La Pivón red vermouth on the rocks. You can drink it in a rocks glass, but doesn’t it look great in a stemmed glass? [3] After work, have a glass with some nibbles. Here, cheese…
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FOOD FUN: Jelly Bean Herbal Tea

Here’s a fun Easter gift for a tea lover: Jello Bello tea blend from Fava Teas. It’s an herbal tea blended with actual jelly beans. (We’re not sure that “Jello” is so helpful in explaining the tea. It contains no Jell-O). The fruity, caffeine-free tea is blended with apple, blackberry leaves, coconut, hibiscus, rose hip,…
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Spring Salad Recipe With Smoked Salmon, Spring Greens & Chives

[1] Smoked salmon with spring greens salad (photo © Good Eggs). [2] A spring salad mix, washed and ready to eat (photo © Earthbound Farm). [3] A beautiful side of smoked salmon (photo © Caviar House – Prunier). [4] Meyer lemons (photo © Good Eggs). [5] Tricolor baby potatoes (photo © Recipes Worth Repeating).  …
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