TIP OF THE DAY: Pork Combination Plate

It’s less than a month to Father’s Day. If you’re looking for something special and Dad is a pork lover, we love this idea: Consider a gourmet combination plate—a pork version of a pu pu platter*. This idea was inspired by steakhouse Rare Steak and Seafood in Washington, D.C. (photo #1). Executive Chef Marc Hennessy…
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Have a Taco Party For Cinco De Mayo Or National Taco Day

At this time of year, we receive nonstop recipes for tequila cocktails in anticipation of Cinco de Mayo, May 5th. Personally, we love Margaritas—plain and flavored with fruit purée. We prefer to focus on other celebratory ideas—like a Taco Party. The renowned master of Mexican cuisine, Chef Rick Bayless tells us that the name for…
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FOOD FUN: Easter Deviled Eggs On Wheatgrass

[1] Set deviled eggs or Easter eggs in a planter of wheatgrass. Here’s how to grow wheatgrass from Country Girl Home. [2] Deviled eggs in wheatgrass, at Essex Street Market | NYC. [3] Turn your deviled eggs into chicks, with this idea from Julie Blanner Entertaining & Design.   It doesn’t have to be Easter…
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