TIP OF THE DAY: Before You Buy A Turkey, Ask These Questions

[1] Which is your turkey: Frozen? Heirloom? Heritage? Brined (photo courtesy Reynolds Kitchens | Facebook)? [2] A fresh free-range brined turkey (photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma). [3] What the Pilgrims ate: Wild turkeys are streamlined birds that look like marathon runners compared to turkeys bread to have more meat (photo by Larry Price | National Wild Turkey…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Epicurean Butter & Holiday Compound Butters

Sophisticated cooks know how to make magic with compound butters. Many casual cooks discovered the joy of strawberry butter at restaurant brunches, and learned how easy it is to make at home (here’s more about compound butter, also called flavored butter and finishing butter). Epicurean Butter is a terrific line that makes anyone an instantly-better…
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Holiday Bundt Cake Recipes: Easy, Delicious, & Fun

[1] Classic Bundt served with bourbon pecan sauce. Here’s a recipe (photo © Spice Islands).   [2] Pumpkin cake in the Nordicware Elegant Party Bundt pan (photos #2, #3, and #4 © King Arthur Baking.   [3] Gingerbread Cake in the Nordic Ware Elegant Party Bundt.   [4] Orange Bourbon Cake in the Heritage Bundt…
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