STOCKING STUFFER: Southern Straws Cheese Straws

[1] Original: cheesy with a kick of cayenne (all photos © Southern Straws). [2] Don’t want any heat? Go for Mild. [3] Like lots of heat? Spicy is for you. [4] Want a nice gift? Go for the Holiday Box.   Cheese straws are a delectable cocktail snack: cheese crackers raised to their most sophisticated…
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TIP OF THE DAY: What’s On A Charcuterie Board

When we entertain, whether cocktails or dinner, we serve drinks and hors d’oeuvre with as little effort as possible. If we’re going to serve wine, we start with open bottles of red and white, and leave unopened bottles on the side so guests can uncork them when they’re ready for more. If we’re serving cocktails,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Coleman Natural Pulled Pork & Ways To Use Pulled Pork

For decades we knew Coleman Natural for its high quality, all natural beef. Today, the company focuses mostly on all-natural fresh and prepared pork products that are raised 100% Crate Free with no antibiotics ever, no added hormones or other growth promotants, and fed an all-vegetarian diet. Recently we were introduced to their pulled pork,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: DIY Crostini Bar

If you’re going to kick back this weekend with friends and some lovely libations, or have a group over for brunch, you may need a snack idea. Here it is: DIY Crostini. The crunchy little toasts are great with wine or beer, and a fun food when people add their own toppings. Set out all…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Lettuce Crudites

[1] Green goddess: a crudité plate of green lettuces (photo © Empellon | NYC [2] California-grown Castelfranco chicory (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Variegated radicchio, radicchio variegato di castelfranco IGP. IGP is an acronym for indicazione geografica protetta, meaning it can only be grown in a specified region—In this case, the Castelfranco Veneto region of…
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