TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Soup In Shots

A large bowl of soup can be a filling first course at dinner. A shot glass of soup gives a satisfying two sips and leaves room for other dishes. It’s also a perky way to start off a meal. Simply fill shot glasses or small juice glasses with soup and add a garnish or two.…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: John Wm Macy’s CheeseSticks

Cheese straws come in different forms, all of them delicious. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE. We don’t remember when we had our first cheese straws, but it was love at first bite. They’ve always been a special-occasion food we serve at parties, as well as an occasional treat (we can’t resist eating the…
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PRODUCT: MYdrap Napkins & Placemats

Rolls of colorful cloth napkins and place- mats create instant table décor. Photo courtesy MYdrap. Here’s something new: Elegant cloth cocktail napkins and dinner napkins, placemats and table runners that are manufactured in a roll and separated like paper towels. When you need to set the table, tear off what you need. No one but…
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RECOMMENDATION: Healthy Food Cooking Classes For Kids

Yesterday we attended a “farm to table” buffet lunch and cooking demo by Toni Willard Young of Chef Toni’s Cooking Academy in New York City. It was targeted to kids, teaching healthy cooking: basic cooking skills plus kitchen safety and where food comes. If you have children, look for kids’ cooking classes in your area.…
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Host A Hot Dog Or Bratwurst DIY Party Bar With Toppings Galore

[1] What’s better than one hot dog topping? Lots of options! Here, here, pimento cheese and pickled jalapeños (photo © Birdie’s Pimento Cheese). [2] Our dream condiment spread (photo © Shared Appetite—read the full article). [3] On the other hand, if you want to serve potato salad, how about a garnish of brats? Make a…
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