PRODUCT: Super Bowl Macarons, Valentine Macarons

The battle of the macarons. Photo courtesy Dana’s Bakery.   In addition to the Super Bowl, we’re celebrating the Mac Bowl: the battle between two macarons for the title of tastiest. Dana’s Bakery, a wonderfully creative maker of delicious macarons (a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week—here’s the review), has created two flavors for the…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Red Moka Pot

The classic moka pot dons a red coat. Photo courtesy IMUSA USA.   Here’s a no-calorie Valentine gift for someone who loves strong coffee: a red moka pot. You can purchase the six-cup version at Macy’s for $14.99; it also is available in pumpkin orange and cobalt blue. A three-cup version is available at Kohl’s.…
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RECIPE: Chinese Steamed Dumplings With A Twist

[1] Buffalo chicken dumplings: fusion food (photo and recipe © IMUSA USA). [2] Traditional Chinese egg rolls (photo © Melissa’s Produce).   The Chinese New Year begins on January 31st; the Super Bowl is February 2nd. Here’s a dish that combines both concepts: Buffalo Chicken Steamed Dumplings. The recipe for this fusion food—Chinese steamed dumplings…
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VALENTINE GIFT: A Different Take On Chocolate Kisses

Chef François Payard is making it easier to send kisses this Valentines Day. Check out his Dark Chocolate Raspberry Lips. Packaged in a red clutch-shaped box, the chocolate lips are filled with chocolate ganache that has a hint of ginger, and are packaged with with a white chocolate raspberry lipstick—a real lipstick that is both…
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