TIP OF THE DAY: Throw An Oktoberfest Celebration

Oktoberfest beer with a spicy cheese dip. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   Each year, many people look forward to Oktoberfest, an annual 16-day beer festival held since 1810 in Munich, Germany—the country’s renowned Bavaria region, comprising southeast Germany. Oktoberfest is said to be the world’s largest fair, with more than 6 million people…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Peanut Brittle

Americans have grown accustomed to a sweet dessert after dinner, or a baked treat as a snack with a cup of coffee. Instead, consider a couple of pieces of peanut brittle. They deliver sweetness, satisfying crunch and protein-packed peanuts. This recipe has a hint of coffee to complement your cup of joe. The prep time…
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RECIPE: Espresso Ice Cream Shooters

In no more than five minutes, you can make a drinkable dessert for grown-ups: espresso ice cream shooters. It’s like a mini affogato. This recipe comes from Starbucks, which has easy recipe ideas on its ice cream website. Serves 4.     ESPRESSO SHOOTERS RECIPE Ingredients 1 cup Starbucks VIA Italian Roast or Decaf Italian…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich

We enjoy making ice cream sandwiches with chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies. But we’ve grown to prefer brownie ice cream sandwiches. They become more of an ice cream cake experience, and ice cream cake (or ice cream and cake) just might be our favorite comfort food. Brownie ice cream sandwiches will be a hit at…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fun With Food Presentation

A good caterer knows that presentation makes a big difference. At every event we attend, there’s usually a clever idea to bring home. Today, the tip is to repurpose the rocks glass. Elegant Affairs Caterers, which works in The Hamptons and metropolitan New York City, uses it instead of a conventional plate to layer a…
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