TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Cheese Christmas Tree

By the 18th century, candles lit up Christmas trees (how did they not set the place on fire? Engraving by John Whetten Ehninger published in 1870 in Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Image courtesy Wikimedia.   This tip is about making a cheese Christmas tree. But first, here’s the history of the Christmas tree, also called a…
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RECIPE: Make Parmesan Popcorn

Asiago cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano (products made outside the official P.D.O. area in Italy are called Parmesan) are versatile and delicious cheeses that can pop use it pop up everywhere—including on gourmet popcorn. Regular old cheese popcorn is seasoned with Cheddar or Parmesan cheese powder, made by removing the moisture from the cheese. But you…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Delicious Coconut Yogurt

It’s hard to find yogurt with coconut added. So we make our own. Photo courtesy Liberté Yogurt.   For lovers of coconut, there’s So Delicious vegan yogurt, made with coconut milk instead of dairy, for a subtle coconut flavor. But today’s inspiration comes from a cup of Liberté Méditerranée Coconut Yogurt, one of our favorite…
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THANKSGIVING RECIPE: Pumpkin Cream Cheese

What’s for breakfast during pumpkin season? Bagels with pumpkin cream cheese spread! We recently devoured a whole wheat bagel with pumpkin cream cheese at Dunkin Donuts, and are now hooked on this holiday spread. It’s easy to make, with your choice of cream cheese (regular or fat free) or fresh goat cheese. Or, substitute sour…
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FOOD HOLIDAY & RECIPE: Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

November 2nd is National Deviled Egg Day, a cause for celebration at The American Egg Board, the folks behind IncredibleEgg.org. They’ve developed this tasty recipe for deviled eggs with bacon and Cheddar cheese—delicious at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Servings: 24 servings (1 serving = one…
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