Gift Of The Day: Minnie Beasley’s Almond Lace Tuiles

[1] Minnie Beasley’s gift tin, filled to the brim with simply delectable almond tuiles (photos #1, #2, #3, and #__ © Minnie Beasley’s). [2] If you’re ordering for yourself and don’t need the gift tin, your tuiles come in a brown bag. The chocolate flavor, shown here, mixes cocoa powder with the standard almonds, butter,…
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Yelp’s 2026 Food Trends & The Recipe For One, A Sarti Spritz

Yelp has unveiled its 2026 Food & Drink Trend Report revealing the bold global flavors, nostalgic comforts, and creative culinary twists that will define the year ahead. Based on millions of Yelp searches and reviews nationwide, this year’s forecast highlights how diners are embracing curiosity, comfort, and cultural exploration—from black sesame lattes to Swedish sweets…
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Gift Of The Day: Dar Baklava & Other Middle Eastern Treats

[1] Who wouldn’t want a 40-piece box of miniature Middle Eastern pastries (photos #1, #5, #6, and #7 © Dar Baklava). [2] A beautiful plate of miniature Middle Eastern pastries, ready to serve with coffee (Abacus Photo). [3] Phyllo dough is as thin as a sheet of paper! This photo shows a gluten-free sheet that…
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Gift Of The Day: Drizzle Honey In Flavors Galore

It’s easy for many people to find holiday gifts that they know the recipient wants. But what if you have no idea? Our recommendation: artisan foods. They don’t require much space (most people we know are space challenged), you eat them, and you get the space back pretty quickly. Thus, our Gift Of The Day:…
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The Truth About The Pilgrims’ First Pumpkin Pie: It Was Different

[1] Pumpkin custard, a.k.a. pumpkin pie filling, baked in a pumpkin. The recipe is below (Gemini Photo). [2] According to Tasting History, the first pumpkin pie—called pumpion pie—looked more like this. Here’s a recipe from 1670, interpreted for the modern table by Tasting History With Max Miller (photo © Tasting History | You Tube). [3]…
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