TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Aldi For Christmas Entertaining

Recently, we went to our neighborhood specialty food store to buy appetizers for a get together with wine. Sure, the cheeses we picked were $25 a pound; our favorite crackers from La Panzanella and Raincoast Crisps aren’t inexpensive. And we do tend to buy too much. But when the cashier said, “$146.76 please,” we were…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Gourmet Dinners From Babeth’s Feast

One of the many dinner combinations you can order from Babeth’s Feast.   What to get for the fine food lover who doesn’t cook? As long as someone has an oven and knows how to turn it on, we suggest a gift of Babeth’s Feast. There are more than 300 dishes, flash frozen, that heat…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Create Ice Cube Art (Designer Ice Cubes)

We have long made “designer ice cubes” for cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks by: Adding fruit to the ice cube for sweet drinks. Adding herbs to the ice cubes for savory drinks.   You simply fill the ice cube tray with water and drop a piece of fruit or an herb into each compartment. Here’s our…
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Christmas Crudites, A Gingerbread House Alternative Made From Vegetables

[1] Who needs a gingerbread house, when you can build this good-for-you Christmas treat (photos #1, #2, #4, #5. #6, and #7 © Green Giant). [2] and [3] Prepare your “logs” and lay the foundation. See the rest of the “construction” below. [3] If you want a sweet house but don’t like gingerbread, here’s a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Wine & Cake For A Dessert Party…Or Just Dessert!

Want a dessert party that’s different? How about a wine and cake tasting? As with any other food and wine, the right pairings enhance the enjoyment of both components. So as not to stress the budget, you can make it a co-op party, assigning different cakes and wines to the participants. Select five or so…
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