TIP OF THE DAY: A New Use For Leftover Baguette

Baguette slices dipped in chocolate. These are topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   We were waiting for our latte at Le Pain Quotidien when we noticed, among the baked goodies, a clamshell box of chocolate-covered something. Homing in on the label, the quirky-looking product turned out…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Prosciutto Grissini (Breadsticks) An Easy Cocktail Snack

A friend mentioned yesterday that she was testing hors d’oeuvre recipes for Christmas. With everything else going on before Christmas dinner, if you need something quick, good and impressive, we nominate prosciutto-wrapped grissini. Elegant strips of prosciutto are wrapped around slender, crunchy breadsticks for a delicious and eye-catching appetizer. Grissini is the Italian word for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Brioche, The Most Buttery Bread

A brioche bun is a breakfast delight. Photo by Elena Moiseeva | IST.   Almost 200 years ago, Brie was crowned the Queen of Cheeses. Following the Battle of Waterloo (June 18, 1815), representatives of 30 nations convened in Vienna to reconstruct the map of Europe. It wasn’t all work: During a lively discussion on…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bread Spread ~ Honey & Fromage Blanc

Drizzle with honey: It’s heavenly (photo © Bee Raw Honey).   You may go bonkers for a bagel or crazy for a croissant. But let us suggest another breakfast bread: Raisin bread, regular or toasted. It’s delicious plain, with butter or in this killer combination from Bee Raw Honey: Fromage blanc and apple or banana…
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PRODUCT: Jingos! Crackers

Many of us grew up on Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers. Invented in Germany, the crackers were introduced to the U.S. in 1962 by Pepperidge Farm founder Margaret Rudkin (the company is now owned by Campbell Soup Company). In the 50 years since, Goldfish Crackers have been made in more than 15 flavors and even into…
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