Category: Entertaining

TIP OF THE DAY: Grilled Hors d’Oeuvre

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Grilled beef and horseradish-yogurt spread on a baguette. Photo courtesy Nature’s Flavours.   Even if you live in Maine, it’s still warm enough to grill outdoors. So the next time you have a cocktail party or a simple wine gathering, grill your hors d’oeuvre. (In French, “hors d’oeuvre” is used for both singular and plural…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Throw An Oktoberfest Celebration

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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

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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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