It’s National Chocolate Wafer Day. What’s A Wafer?

  [1] The Central European recipe for thin wafers came to the U.S. in the mid-1700s with émigrés from Moravia (photo © Dewey’s Moravian Cookies). [2] Nabisco sold millions of boxes to home cooks to make various icebox cake recipes. Word on the street was that they were discontinued, but they may be back some…
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A Donut / Doughnut Hole Trifle Recipe For National Donut Day

June 7th, National Donut Day, is an occasion to grab a donut, especially when chains like Dunkin’ are giving one free with the purchase of a beverage. But we have a better idea: a donut hole trifle recipe. This easy recipe also counts as food fun. It delights children and adults alike. Although the recipe…
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Classic Peach Cobbler Recipe For National Peach Cobbler Day

[1] Classic peach cobbler with sugar-topped biscuits (photos #1, #3, #4, and #5 © King Arthur Baking). [2] When peaches are out of season, you can use frozen peaches or substitute fresh mango (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Always use pure vanilla extract. Imitation vanilla extract (vanillin) is less expensive, and tastes it (think of…
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Easter Candy Charcuterie Board For An After-Dinner Treat

Here’s a crowd pleaser of an idea for Easter dinner: an Easter candy “charcuterie board” (platter) at the end of the meal, instead of petit fours*. Candies and cookies take the place of the meats on an actual charcuterie board†. We serve ours at the end of the meal, after dessert, with coffee. You can…
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Pairing Wine With Chocolate For Valentine’s Day & Beyond

If you’re planning to have chocolate with your dinner on Valentine’s Day, here are pairing ideas for red wine lovers. The California Institute Of Wine advises: “California wines bring a whole crew of aromas, tastes and textures to the table. And when they meet chocolate? It’s love at first sight. The sweet, bitter and rich…
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