Chopsticks Recycled Into Something You Can Use, Not Landfill

National Chopsticks Day was February 6th, and we headed out for a sushi dinner. But as we removed the chopsticks from their paper wrapper, we paused to wonder how many pairs of chopsticks are thrown out every day, after just one meal, and how many trees are felled in their production. So we looked it…
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M. Cacao Chile Caramels For Your Hot Valentine

Even if you’re not a big fan of hot chile peppers, these caramels from M. Cacao are hot stuff. Chef Delphin Gomes: Michael collaborates with Chef Delphin Gomes, a French pastry master, and Michael Nichols, the company founder, to develop chocolate creations that never fail to dazzle. For this box of spicy caramel enrobed in…
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The Easiest Chocolate Fondue For Chocolate Fondue Day

[1] Cookies & Cream Dark Chocolate Fondue (photos #1, #2, #3, and #4 © The Melting Pot). [2] Turtle Milk Chocolate Fondue. [3] Fonduefetti White Chocolate Fondue. [4] The fondue comes in a pouch of with premium chocolate wafers† and toppings. Each pouch makes five 1/4-cup servings. For larger servings, plan accordingly. [5] If you…
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The Recipe For A Pickle Bouquet & All The Pickle Holidays

We tried to get a pickle bouquet kit from Grillo’s; the kit was supposed to be available on their merch website from January 28th and delivered before Valentine’s Day. Instead, a notice that “This product is unavailable” greeted us. Does that mean it’s sold out? A factory delay? Whatever; the page lists the contents, so…
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Potato Chips From Petrossian: Are These The Best?

[1] These beautiful heirloom potato chips were created to pair with the finest caviar (photos #1, #2, and #4 © Petrossian). [2] The brand has been given the name Tiyapuy‡. [3] The potato chips were created to partner with caviar (photo © California Caviar | Facebook). [4] The best in the world: caviar from Petrossian.…
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