TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Rustic Bakery

More than 18 months ago, we were invited to a party in San Francisco to celebrate the anniversary of one of our favorite cheese makers, Cowgirl Creamery. Many great American cheese makers brought their best cheeses to the celebration. But what we remembered most following that assembly of fine fromage were the enchanting, irresistible flatbreads…
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Bake ‘mmm Bagels

All natural, organic- and kosher-certified bagels with no sugar added are a real find. We protest the unnecessary sugar thrown into most bagel recipes. From your freezer to table in 12 minutes, these 200-calorie bagels are the right size and the right stuff. If your idea of happiness is a breakfast or brunch of piping-hot…
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Zippier Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes For National Grilled Cheese Day

Today is a holiday you can really sink your teeth into: National Grilled Cheese Day! In fact, April is also National Grilled Cheese Month—a much tastier concept than Taxes Are Due Month. Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of our favorite comfort foods—for lunch, light supper or snacks. You can cut them in quarters for smaller…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Iveta Cream Scones

Moist, creamy Iveta Scones are a departure from the dry, traditional variety. These raspberry scones are among our favorites.   Today’s scones are quick breads, similar to American biscuits. They are traditionally made with wheat flour, sugar, baking powder or baking soda, butter, milk and eggs, and baked in the oven—both in the traditional wedge…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Callie’s Southern Biscuits

Can’t you taste the goodness of Callie’s Country Ham Biscuits? The Cheese and Cinnamon are also stunning (photo courtesy Callie’s).   She catered Reese Witherspoon’s and Ryan Philippe’s wedding, and other catering clients have been clamoring for her country ham-stuffed biscuits for years. She couldn’t hand over the secret recipe, of course, so Charleston, South…
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