FOOD HOLIDAY: The History Of Chopsticks For National Chopsticks Day

January 6th is National Chopsticks Day, a reason to enjoy an Asian meal or two. We’re making homemade dumplings with this easy video recipe. As we contemplate the history of chopsticks, the eating utensil of choice in Asia, let’s compare them to the history of the forks, knives, and spoons used at tables in the…
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FOOD 101: How To Chiffonade & Foods To Garnish With Chiffonade

[1] Margherita with a chiffonade of basil, which spreads the basil flavor far better than sprinkling leaves of basil atop the pie (photo: The Nibble). [2] You can use as little garnish as you like, or a heavier garnish as with the pizza above (photo: The Nibble).   Updated June 2026 We so often recommend…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Champagne Recorker (Resealer)

We’ve been using this indispensable gadget since it first entered our consciousness, back in our college days. Yet, when we use it in front of guests, most look on with amazement—they’ve never seen a Champagne resealer before. So today’s tip is: Get one if you enjoy a bottle of bubbly. They’re less than $10 in…
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What Is Bavarian Cream Pie, For National Bavarian Cream Pie Day

[1] A fruit-topped Bavarian cream pie (photo © J. Java | Fotolia). [2] Bavarian Cream, or crème bavaroise, is prepared in a mold and unmolded onto a serving plate (photo © Massimiliano Pieraccini | iStock Photo). [3] This layered raspberry bavaroise is, from top down, raspberry bavaroise, raspberry compote, and coconut dacquoise, atop a crunchy…
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