HALLOWEEN RECIPE: Candy Corn Popcorn Balls

Two years ago we published a recipe for orange-tinted Halloween Popcorn Balls, shaped like pumpkins. This new recipe was created by Meghan McGarry of Buttercream Blondie for PotsAndPans.com. We like it even better, because what Halloween celebrant doesn’t look forward to candy corn? The candy corn theme does double duty between Halloween and Thanksgiving. QUICK…
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Pumpkin French Toast Recipe With Pumpkin Swirl Bread

One of our favorite comfort foods is French Toast. It’s easier to make and clean up after than pancakes and waffles, and we like the eggy factor. We can eat it for any meal of the day. Yesterday we made our first Pumpkin French Toast of the season, using Pepperidge Farm’s Pumpkin Swirl Bread, a…
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TIPS OF THE DAY: Double Strain Your Cocktails & Pumpkin Liqueur For Fall

This tip is for people who can’t abide citrus pulp, whether in their juice or their cocktails. Bartenders use an extra strainer, beyond what is built into a cocktail shaker or standard bar strainer. All you need is a fine mesh strainer, which has multiple uses in the kitchen. Hold the strainer over the glass…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Get Seasonal With Pumpkin-Accented Everyday Foods

In our childhood, fall meant a choice of pumpkin pie or pumpkin pie. Today, there’s pumpkin everything. Walk into your favorite food store: You’ll find pumpkin-themed products in every aisle. Start the day with pumpkin yogurt or a bowl of pumpkin granola, toasted Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice English Muffins and bagels. Wash them down with pumpkin…
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RECIPE: Bacon Bourbon Cider

[1] Another way to enjoy fall’s apple cider: with bourbon and bacon (photo courtesy Davio’s | Manhattan). [2] Make your own cinnamon simple syrup with cinnamon, sugar and water (photo by Ben Fink, Indian Home Cooking by Suvir Saran).   As restaurants and lounges switch to their autumn menus, we’re getting lots of fall cocktail…
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