TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Chocolate & Tea

[1] Simple: a bite of chocolate, a sip of tea (photo © Republic Of Tea). [2] Fancier (photo © Marcolini Chocolate). [3] Elegant presentation from Republic Of Tea, and… [4] …Woodhouse Chocolate. [5] White chocolate pairs with black, green, and herbal teas (photo © Lindt).   If you’re a tea lover, here’s an idea for…
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How To Have A Pink Party With Pink Food & Drinks

For Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, baby girl showers, bridal showers, or any other occasion demanding that you ”think pink”: All the food and drink are in shades of pink, with some touches of deeper rose and red. There’s also a National Pink Day on June 23rd. If you want to hold your own party, menu…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Taco & Wing Bar For Easy Entertaining

Just walking up to a spread like this is exciting! [1] DIY taco and wing bar from Burlap + Blue. [2] Taco bar fixings from Ebay.   The weeks prior to the Super Bowl, we get dozens of pitches from PR firms presenting their clients’ products and recipes: for platters of wings, tacos and other…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Seacuterie

Every foodie knows charcuterie: meats crafted into pâtés, rillettes sausages, terrines and more. In the U.S., it is served as a first course and often appears on appetizer boards alongside cheeses and cold cuts. But whether for palate preference, avoidance of so much animal fat or pescatarianism, a new trend is redefining charcuterie: seacuterie, an…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Celebrate With A Bacon Bar + 21 More Food Bars

[1] Start with a bacon Bloody Mary (photo and a recipe courtesy Bacon Bourbon USA). [2] Bourbon bacon with bacon-cheddar biscuits and bacon jam (photo courtesy Smithfield). You can serve the different types of bacon on a plate or in a jar or glass. [3] You can include European styles of bacon, like pancetta. Check…
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