TIP OF THE DAY: 12 Types Of Christmas Muffins

We first read Little Women in our tween years. Far into adulthood, we re-read it every few years and watch the showing on TV: The 1933 original with Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Paul Lukas, Jean Parker, Frances Dee et al. The 1994 remake with Winona Ryder, Kristen Dunst, Gabriel Byrne, Trini Alvarado, Claire Danes, Christian…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Challah Bread Pudding & Different Types Of Challah

Challah bread pudding, like Challah French Toast, should not be limited to Chanukah. In terms of egginess, it’s the closest thing to brioche—and much less expensive. With Chanukah starting in two weeks (this year, it coincides with Christmas Eve), you try a batch this weekend; then adjust it as you like over the eight days…
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Skillet Cornbread & More Cornbread Recipes

[1] The earliest cornbread was made in a skillet: Rectangular baking pans were not yet in use. This gluten-free cornbread was made from a boxed mix (photo © King Arthur Baking). [2] You cam bring the skillet to the table, already garnished. Here’s the recipe. It’s topped with creme fraiche, but you can substitute sour…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Garlic Crostini, Better Than Garlic Bread

[1] Garlic bread as a first course—or maybe, as the salad course (photo © California Avocado Commission). [2] Sneak spinach onto your “garlic bread” (photo © Good Eggs | SF). [3] The spinach gets camouflaged with diced avocado (photo © Tio Gazpacho).   What’s better than garlic bread? Garlic bread crostini! This appetizer, first course…
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PRODUCTS: More Favorites For The Season

[1] White Chocolate Cranberry Loaf and [2] Cranberry Walnut Loaf, delicious additions to the holiday table from La Brea Bakery.   Two more recommendations from our ongoing nibbling of limited-edition seasonal flavors: LA BREA BAKERY: ARTISAN BREADS, READY TO EAT OR READY TO HEAT La Brea Bakery, a brand of artisan breads available at select…
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