ACADEMY AWARDS RECIPE: Oscar Statue Cookies

You’ve got plenty of time between now and Sunday night to bake a batch of these impressive Oscar statuette cookies, developed by Lauryn Cohen of BellaBaker.com. You don’t even have to buy an Academy Award-shaped cookie cutter: Here’s a free downloadable Oscar cookie template and circle for the statuette base.. The recipe makes approximately two…
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WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY: Blue Cheese Salad With Dried Cherries

Cherries, apples and blue cheese combine in a delicious salad. Photo and recipe courtesy EatWisconsinCheese.com.   George Washington, our first President, was born 280 years ago today. It’s been pretty well documented that he did not, in fact, chop down a cherry tree. But we can still be grateful for the opportunity to enjoy luscious…
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RECIPE: Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cocktail

February 11th was National Peppermint Pattie Day and we forgot to publish this delicious cocktail recipe from Partida Tequila. But it tastes just as good as a Valentine treat (or a Christmas treat or a “because it’s Thursday” treat). CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIE COCKTAIL Ingredients Per Cocktail 3/4 ounce blanco/silver tequila 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 3/4…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Last Minute Cupcake Ideas

A tiny heart turns a simple cupcake into a Valentine celebration. Photo courtesy BellaBaker.com.   Just one little candy heart turns seemingly plain cupcakes into a perfect Valentine’s Day treat. The flower design was added inspiration, but we actually prefer the minimalist approach—heart only—for its elegant simplicity. Head to the bakery and buy some cupcakes.…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Scallops, Beets & Caviar

A delicious Valentine starter. Photo courtesy CalvisiusCaviar.com.   Calvisius white sturgeon caviar, which is farmed in California, is deliciously creamy, smooth and succulent. The silver-gray roe is medium-large in size and exhibits an intense aroma, firm texture, and slightly nutty flavor. It’s one of our favorite treats. Tonight we’ve re-creating this elegant yet simple starter…
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