TIP OF THE DAY: Lemon Cucumber Water

Make your own flavored waters as a treat for yourself and your guests. Photo by Kelly Cline IST. Who needs bottled water—serve your guests an elegant pitcher of lemon cucumber water, evoking centuries past. 1. In a two-quart pitcher, cut half a cucumber into 1/8″ slices. If it’s a waxed cucumber, use a carrot peeler…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Banana Hot Chocolate

Warm, comforting, and another way to enjoy gourmet chocolate. What could be better? Photo by Elton Lin. Purée a ripe banana and add it to hot chocolate. One banana is enough for two eight-ounce cups (it stretches further if you want just a little banana flavor). Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and a grind of fresh…
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ENTERTAINING: A Year Of Tea Parties

Tea parties are fun—everyone always wonders why we don’t have more of them. If your goal is to see more of your friends and family this year, why not start a monthly tea party tradition? Tea is healthy entertaining—we’ve provided you with low-calorie options instead of all the pastries. But of course, have the scones…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve A Juice Course

Years ago, many people would begin lunch or dinner with a first course of tomato juice. You could find it on the menus of the finest restaurants. A vegetable cocktail is a low-calorie, nutritious and filling addition to any meal. Think presentation and turn that glass of juice into a glamorous mini-course. All you need…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Metromint

Zero calories, great chocolate flavor. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Our favorite non-caloric chocolate treat is Metromint Chocolatemint water. Metromint Peppermint water launched in 2004. People who love a vibrant, minty water are fans. The company then developed additional flavors with less mint intensity to appeal to a broader market, and last year…
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