RECIPE: Eggnog Panna Cotta

Eggnog panna cotta. Photo courtesy Driscoll’s.   Panna cotta is an Italian dessert whose name means “cooked cream.” The heavy cream and eggs form one of the different types of custard. This recipe, from Driscoll’s Berries, adds rum and brandy, ingredients of eggnog; and creates individual portions in ramekins. The puddings get a festive finish…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Olive and mozzarella wreath. Photo courtesy Zoe’s Kitchen.           ALL OF US AT THE NIBBLE WISH YOU A JOYOUS DAY       

CHRISTMAS: Gift Vs. Present

Did you get gifts or presents for Christmas? Is there a difference? Here’s the scoop, from Dictionary.com. Language is not a linear: Words come into every language from a variety of sources, over many centuries. And their meanings change nor expand over time. Think of “decadent,” now used for “self-indulgent,” instead of its traditional meaning…
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A Gingerbread Waffles Recipe For The Holidays

[1] Gingerbread waffles for Christmas (photo © Driscoll’s Berries). [2] If you don’t have light brown sugar (in photo) and need to substitute dark brown sugar, the final product will have a more robust taste and a darker color. It might slightly affect the texture (photo © Webstaurant Store). [3] If you don’t have the…
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RECIPE: Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn With Cranberries & Toffee

Enjoy some at home, box some up as a gift (photo © G.H. Cretors).   If you’re looking for something to bring to a Christmas Eve celebration—or to serve at home—here’s one you can make in 15 minutes. The recipe is from G.H. Cretors Popcorn, whose bags of popped corn were a NIBBLE favorite (here’s…
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