TIP OF THE DAY: Customize Your St. Patrick’s Day Bagel

Green bagels are a novelty on St. Patrick’s Day. But here’s a more elegant way to enjoy your bagel, with green fruits and vegetables. The concept can be applied to any holiday or occasion with theme colors (see the lists below), and can be part of a bagel buffet for brunch. Bonus: It’s a way…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Stenciled Cheese For Holidays (St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas…)

Add a little luck of the Irish to cheese and other foods, by creating a shamrock garnish made of herbs. You can apply the same technique to other themes: Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day hearts, stars for Christmas, Independence Day and New Year’s, pumpkins for Halloween, and so forth. You also can use edible glitter,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10+ Ways To Flavor Meatballs

[1] Spaghetti-stuffed meatballs. Here’s the recipe from Thrillist (photo © Drew Swantak). [2] Lamb and feta meatballs; here’s the recipe from Smitten Kitchen (photo © Smitten Kitchen). [3] Vietnamese who with meatballs. Here’s the recipe from Cooking And Beer (photo ©

TIP OF THE DAY: Have An Irish Beer & Cheese Party For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] Basiron Pesto Rosso has an Italian name, is made in Holland, and is perfect for an Irish celebration (photo courtesy Atalanta Corp.). [2] Kerrygold’s Dubliner is a unique cross between Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses (photos #2 and #3 © Kerrygold). [3] It also is made in a limited edition with Irish stout.   Yesterday…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Congee, China’s Favorite Breakfast

Many Asians start their day with a warm bowl of congee. If you’re a fan of Cream Of Rice or Cream of Wheat porridges, you’re a lock to enjoy the rice-based Chinese version. This traditional Chinese dish has evolved from gruel to porridge* to a porridge mixed with bits of protein (chicken, pork, shrimp) and…
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