TIP OF THE DAY: Last Minute Valentine Treats

There’s still time to make something special for Valentine’s Day, even if you’re a non-cook. Here are two sure-to-please ideas. Start with breakfast: Make strawberry or raspberry cream cheese for the morning toast’s or bagels. You can also use it for tea sandwiches. STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE RECIPE Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup…
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PRODUCT: Waffle Pancakes Griddle

Fusion food of a different sort: waffle pancakes. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.   Pancakes or waffles: Can’t decide? This innovative griddle from Nordic Ware makes it simple to prepare delectable waffled pancakes—pancakes textured like waffles—in a jiffy. The innovative cast-aluminum nonstick griddle produces seven 3″ diameter, crispy golden cakes with deep pockets for syrup or toppings.…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Heart Shaped Pancakes

We [heart] heart-shaped eggs and pancakes. Photo courtesy Norpro.   Yesterday we recommended some heart-shaped molds for hard-cooked eggs. But if you prefer your eggs fried or poached—or would rather have pancakes—try these Norpro Nonstick Heart Pancake & Egg Rings. Each ring holds 1/4 cup batter or 1 raw egg. A set of 2 rings…
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