TIP OF THE DAY: Valentine Decorations For Gingerbread Men

Make Valentine gingerbread a family tradition. Photo courtesy Sur La Table.   Valentine’s Day isn’t all about chocolate. Today’s tip was inspired by an email we received from Sur La Table, which has a bounty of Valentine-inspired cookware and utensils: red or pink rolling pins, spatulas, measuring cups, heart-shaped cake pans and more. The tip:…
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RECIPE: Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken Wings

Spicy Thai chicken wings (photo © Spice Market Restaurants).   According to the National Chicken Council’s 2012 Wing Report, more than 1.25 billion wing portions will be consumed during Super Bowl weekend. Updated 2020: The National Chicken Council’s Annual Chicken Wing Report projects a record-breaking 1.4 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LIV weekend. That’s…
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SUPER BOWL: “Hail Berry” Punch

Whip up a pitcher of punch. Photo courtesy Belvedere Vodka.   If you want to mix Super Bowl cocktails by the pitcherful—making it easier to refill glasses—here’s a tasty seasonal punch recipe from Belvedere Vodka. For this occasion, it’s been renamed: BELVEDERE “HAIL BERRY” PUNCH Ingredients 10 ounces vodka 15 ounces cranberry juice 2.5 ounces…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Sugar-Free Chocolate Hearts

If your Valentine loves chocolate but is on a sugar-restricted diet, the Choclatique artisans have the solution: Their Sweet Deceit 100% Sugar-Free Chocolate in heart shapes are certain to make someone happy. The assortment includes solids and truffles (chocolate ganache centers). The chocolates are also gluten- and nut-free and al-natural (no preservatives or artificial flavors).…
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