Croissant History & Recipes For National Croissant Day

January 30th is National Croissant Day. What is a croissant? Here’s the scoop. > Theck out the croissant recipes below.     WHAT IS A CROISSANT? Meaning “crescent” and pronounced kwah-SAWN in French, this rich, buttery, crescent-shaped roll is made of puff pastry that layers yeast dough with butter—a technique known as laminating. Traditionally a…
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A Tip To Celebrate National Meat Week

National Meat Week is an industry promotion that begins on the last Sunday in January. Running for eight days, the event invites restaurants to show their skills with the best cuts of meat. This year, Meat Week begins on January 29th and runs through February 5th. Chefs are challenged to offer their best and latest…
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Chocolate Cake Recipes For National Chocolate Cake Day

[1] German chocolate cake. The recipe link is at right (photo © Betty Crocker). [2] Chocolate layer cake with peanut butter filling and frosting. The recipe link is at right (photo © King Arthur Baking). [3] Chocolate icebox cake. The recipe link is at right (photo © Kings Cupboard). [4] Black Forest cake. The recipe…
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Make Designer Ice Cubes With The Ice Designer

Here’s a gift for the home mixologist who wants to produce stunning designer ice cubes: The Ice Designer. It’s an innovative brass plate that helps you create ice cubes in five different designs. Custom designs are also available. And National Ice Cube Day is June 21st. You make the pattern by pressing the ice cube…
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