RECIPE: Cranberry Baked Brie

Baked Brie in pastry with dried cranberries, honey and almonds. Photo and recipe courtesy Zabars.com.   Here’s a recipe to serve with your favorite bubbly. It’s a favorite of Olga Dominguez, cheese buyer at Zabar’s in New York City. For the holidays use dried cranberries; for Valentine’s Day substitute dried cherries or strawberries. This party-size…
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SPARKLING WINE: Limited Edition Chandon Blanc de Noirs

The limited edition bottle for Holiday 2013 is wrapped in snowy white and festive stars. Photo courtesy Chandon.   If you’re looking for a special yet affordable bubbly for the holiday season, take a look at this limited edition sparkler from Chandon, a Blanc de Noirs champagne-style wine. Blanc de Noirs means “white from black,”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Healthy Food Resolution For The New Year

Plain Greek yogurt substitutes well for sour cream and whipped cream. Photo courtesy Salad-In-A-Jar.com, which offers a recipe for homemade Greek yogurt.   The new year means new beginnings. That’s why we have the tradition* of New Year’s resolutions: to set goals, make lifestyle changes, accomplish big projects, and so forth. Dieting is on the…
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