Palate Cleanser: A Way To Refresh Your Taste Buds Between Courses

A palate cleanser is a serving of food or drink typically served between the fish and meat course at a formal dinner and at other food events, such as wine tastings. The palate, or roof of the mouth, works with the nose and tongue to determine what you taste. The purpose of the palate cleanser…
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A Deviled Egg Party Bar For National Deviled Egg Day

  November 2nd is National Deviled Egg Day. How about a Deviled Egg Party Bar? It’s a fun complement to a cocktail party or tea party. See how to throw one, below. > The history of deviled eggs, and the difference between deviled eggs and stuffed eggs. > Our favorite deviled egg recipes. > Tips…
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S’mores Recipes For National S’mores Day

This party platter is a s’mores lover’s dream (photo © XO Marshmallow).   August 10th is National S’mores Day. We never run out of creative s’mores recipes: Check them out here. Whether it’s a s’mores cake, s’mores pie, s’mores ice cream, s’mores popcorn, or the classic s’mores cookie sandwich, every bite is a delight. One…
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Creative Hot Dog Toppings For National Hot Dog Day

We’re getting ready for National Hot Dog Day, July 20th this year (it’s the third Wednesday in July). We’re serving some creative hot dog toppings—no mustard, ketchup, relish, and sauerkraut this year. You can set up a DIY hot dog bar with the toppings below, and let guests create their “signature” hot dogs. Mustard and…
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Cheese & Charcuterie Boards: The Difference & How To Make Them

[1] A French charcuterie board. Here’s the “recipe” (photo © Domino). [2] A German charcuterie board. Here’s the “recipe” (photo © Schneiders). [3] Italian charcuterie board. Here’s the “recipe” (photo © Harry And David). [4] Spanish charcuterie board. Here’s the “recipe” (photo © My Kitchen Love). [5] A charcuterie board doesn’t have to be as…
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