Grape-Nuts Pudding Recipe For National Grape-Nuts Day

April first is National Grape-Nuts Day, and that’s the truth: no April Fool. Every American has certainly heard of, if not eaten, Grape-Nuts breakfast cereal. Beyond cereal, our 12 favorite uses for Grape-Nuts is below, along with a recipe for the classic New England Grape-Nuts Pudding. We’ll start with a brief history of Grape-Nuts. It…
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Spring Into Daylight Saving(s) Time With Starbucks Spring Flavors

[1] Ready, set, brew (all photos © Starbucks)! [2] Vanilla Lavender, a first new “favorite” of ours. Sweet comfort: floral notes from the lavender, sweetness from the vanilla (there’s no sugar), along with more floral notes. [3] A second new favorite, Starbucks Mountain Blend, a hearty, rich dark roast with nuances of orange zest and…
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Trader Joe’s Onion Dip Pasta Recipe & Spicy Chili Crisp

March is National Sauce Month, so how about a new idea for pasta sauce? Here’s a crowd pleaser that doesn’t take more effort than boiling pasta and heating sauce. But this time, the sauce is made from a container of caramelized onion dip. It’s a two-ingredient recipe (photos #1 and #2) that you can enhance…
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