TIP: Things To Do With Tomato Juice

A custom-flavored glass of tomato juice is a delicious drink. Photo by Ockra | IST.   We love tomato juice as a drink (spicy Virgin Mary) and a cooking ingredient. Most people we know never buy it, unless they’re planning to serve Bloody Marys at a party. So today’s tip spans the wonderful world of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Infuse Your Own Tea

There are so many flavored teas on the market. Many American consumers prefer them to plain teas. But did you know that you can flavor your own, using plain black, green, white or rooibos teas? Just look around your kitchen for things to infuse: Fruits: apple, citrus peel/zest, lemon, orange, pear or other fruit Herbs:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bloody Mary Drink Bar & Snacks Bar

Here’s how we’d customize a spicy Bloody Mary. Photo courtesy Arch Rock Fish Restaurant | San Diego.   This has been a week of food bar suggestions for entertaining: Breakfast/Brunch Food Bars Lunch/Dinner Food Bars Dessert Food Bars   Today we conclude with two ideas for a drinks bar and accompanying snacks. FOOD BAR IDEAS:…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: COGO Hot Chocolate

If you need a caffeine jolt but don’t like coffee (or get heartburn from the acid), we have a delicious solution. COGO extra-caffeinated hot chocolate has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. We’ve had caffeinated water and double-caffeinated coffee and caffeinated mints, but COGO is the first hot chocolate or cocoa we’ve come…
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FOOD FUN: Coffee Cake Infused Latte

Many people love a piece of coffee cake with coffee. But what about infusing the coffee cake into your latte? Barista Laila Ghambari, a member of the executive council of Barista Guild of America, has created a signature fall recipe for De’Longhi. Among other fine appliances, De’Longhi makes coffeemakers, from drip and steam coffee to…
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