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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TIP OF THE DAY: Tea Sandwiches Are Not Just For Tea

Classic tea sandwiches are cut into fingers (shown above), triangles or pinwheels. Photo by Bit Boy | Wikimedia.   Tea sandwiches are adorable. Who can resist miniature food? Those who have made them know how easy they are. They can be as simple as curried tuna salad or sliced cucumbers and herbs with sweet butter.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Caprese Sandwich

Caprese sandwich, a.k.a. Caprese salad sandwich. Photo courtesy Hubbard Inn.   Our Seasonal Affective Disorder* kicked in last Saturday—and daylight savings time doesn’t end until November 4th! But it’s not the diminishing daylight that has us bummed. It’s the end of summer tomato season. Those beautiful heirloom tomatoes, a high point of our culinary week,…
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