TIP OF THE DAY: Double-Crème And Triple-Crème Cheeses

Serving bubbly for Christmas or New Year’s Eve? The perfect cheese to serve with Champagne or other sparklers is a double-crème or a triple-crème. Double- and triple-creme cheeses have a distinctive texture (very creamy) and flavor (buttery). Extra cream is added before the curd is formed, creating the heavenly richness.     DOUBLE CRÈME CHEESES…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Thanksgiving Water

Even a glass of water can be special on Thanksgiving. Here’s a tip inspired by Ceylon Vogue tea, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week (and itself a great party favor or host/hostess gift). Depending on the size of your pitcher, multiply the quantity of the ingredients below. If you plan to bring the pitcher…
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RECIPE: Strawberry Basil Gimlet

Finish summer in style with a Strawberry Basil Gimlet. Photo courtesy Ruth’s Chris Steak House.   Here‘s a “berry” summery drink: a Strawberry Basil Gimlet. We were inspired by this photo from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to make a batch yesterday. RECIPE: STRAWBERRY BASIL GIMLET Ingredients Per Cocktail 2 parts gin* 1/2 part fresh lemon…
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JULY 4th: Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe In Red, White & Blue

Red velvet, white frosting, blue berries. Photo courtesy Wholesome Sweeteners.   These festive July 4th cupcakes combine popular red velvet cake with red and blue berries and white frosting (cream cheese!) Thanks to Wholesome Sweeteners, purveyors of organic and Fair Trade sugar, for the recipe. It makes 24 cupcakes. JULY 4TH CUPCAKES: TAKE A BITE…
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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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