TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Wine & Cake For A Dessert Party…Or Just Dessert!

Want a dessert party that’s different? How about a wine and cake tasting? As with any other food and wine, the right pairings enhance the enjoyment of both components. So as not to stress the budget, you can make it a co-op party, assigning different cakes and wines to the participants. Select five or so…
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Blood Orange Juice Recipes: Sorbet & Upside Down Cake

Blood orange season runs now through May, offering the different types of blood orange. Blood oranges are believed to have originated in either China or the Southern Mediterranean. They have been grown in Italy, Spain, and elsewhere since the 18th century, and are now the principal orange grown in Italy. California is the number one…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: French Macaron Kit

For those who both like to bake cookies and eat French macarons, an inspired gift is Dana’s Bakery Macaron Making Kits. One of our favorite macaron makers, Dana’s is known for innovative flavors and seasonal specials. The kits are available in three of the most popular flavors: Chocolate Molten Fruity Cereal Macarons Red Velvet Macarons…
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RECIPE: Light, Moist Fruitcake Bundt

[1] A light, moist fruitcake for people who don’t like the dense ones, from King Arthur Flour. [2] No candied citron here, just dried fruits! Use dried cranberries instead of cherries for a seasonal touch (photo courtesy Ocean Spray). In Merrie Olde England, where fruitcake began, they didn’t have cranberries. [3] Sultanas, or golden raisins,…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Spicy Brownies

We [heart] spicy Mayan brownies (photos courtesy The Grommet).   Salt Of The Earth Bakery is an artisanal baked goods company that re-imagines classic treats, by adding finishing salts and exotic spices. These extras turn the cookies and brownies into decidedly adult fare. We love brownies—great ones—and are always on the prowl for what’s different…
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