TIP OF THE DAY: Mediterranean Food For Labor Day & A Mezze Buffet

Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers*, and an all-American cookout is traditionally on the menu? But what if you decided instead to observe the cuisine of laborers elsewhere? Most of us have a Labor Day grilling routine. We decided to try a different grilling menu, focusing on a sure-to-delight…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Plate Rim Garnishes, Plus Dipping Waffles For National Waffle Day

  This article is ostensibly about rim garnishes for bowls or plates with enough of a rim to garnish. But in honor of International Waffle Day on March 25th, and National Waffle Day on August 24th, we’re featuring a mini dipping waffle along with the more logical rim candidates. There’s no need to wait for…
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PRODUCT: Alp Blossom Cheese From Austria & Other Alpine Cheeses

[1] Alp Blossom, our vote for prettiest cheese in the world (photo © Murray’s Cheese). [2] Serve it with crunchy toasts and a dab of honey (photo © Murray’s Cheese). [3] You can cut the cheese into cubes and sprinkle the flora on top (photo © DiBruno Bros). [4] Dressed to impress: Get the whole…
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RECIPE: Elegant Vegetarian Crostini

We’re starting our July 4th lunch with something elegant: these crunchy crostini (photo #1). They go well with beer, wine, cocktails, iced tea, sparkling water, even lemonade. You start with a white bean spread on toasted bread (crostini); then top the slices with just about anything. Roasted tomatoes are delicious; but if you want to…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Blooming Tea, Hot Or Iced

[1] Serve blooming tea iced in a wine glass or a Collins glass (photo © LWXLJMJZC | Amazon). [2] A glass teapot is the way to showcase hot blooming tea. You can typically buy them where you buy the tea (photo © Davidson’s). [3] If you don’t have a glass pot for hot tea, unfurl…
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