RECIPE: The Best Fried Calamari (Squid)

Every year on Christmas Eve we have a Feast Of The Seven Fishes. We’re not of Italian descent, but our mother believed in celebrating every holiday that had good food. We’ve previously shared some our past menus: 2014 Feast Of The Seven Fishes 2010 Feast Of The Seven Fishes 2009 Feast Of The Seven Fishes…
Continue reading “RECIPE: The Best Fried Calamari (Squid)”

TIP OF THE DAY: Antipasto Platter With Cocktails

Contemplating what to serve during cocktail hour as guests arrive for Christmas or New Year’s Eve? There are dips, chips, crudités, cheese plates, hot and cold hors d’oeuvre and other possibilities to consider. But a recent email from Baldor Specialty Foods rang true: Let people pick what they want from an antipasto table. Just set…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Antipasto Platter With Cocktails”

RECIPE: White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark

Popcorn, peppermints and white chocolate: Yum! Photo courtesy Popcorn.org.   We enjoyed this confection so much at a holiday party that we asked for the recipe. Turns out it’s from Popcorn.org, the consumer site of The Popcorn Board. And it’s easy! Make it for gifts, for your guests and for yourself! Also take a look…
Continue reading “RECIPE: White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark”