TIP OF THE DAY: Plan A Buffet ~ It’s National Buffet Day

As if we haven’t eaten enough from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, National Buffet Day is held on January 2. Why, oh why??? The good news is that it is easy to have a low-calorie buffet; more about that below. The word “buffet” came to the U.S. from a French sideboard, a long, narrow, high…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bacon Jam For National Bacon Day

[1] Homemade bacon jam (photo © Grognar | CC BY 2.0 license). [2] Ready-to-eat bacon jam from Vino de Milo. You can buy it online (photo © Vino de Milo). [3] Brussels sprouts with bacon jam: a hors d’oeuvre, appetizer or side (photo © Pampered Chef). [4] Shredded short rib and bacon jam on crostini…
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Gourmet Dried Mushroom Sampler & How To Use Dried Mushrooms

Updated August 2026 Do you use dried mushrooms in your cooking? If not, you’re missing out. They give you opportunities to throw mushrooms into your omelet, make mushroom soup, elevate grain bowls, and so much more. Take a look. Below: > The benefits of dried mushrooms. > How to rehydrate and use mushrooms. > Our…
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