TIP OF THE DAY: Wedge Fries Vs. Jojo Potatoes

Wedge fries are our kind of “food fun,” combining qualities of fries and baked potatoes. The outside is a golden crunch, the inside is soft and crumbly like a baked potato. The wedges are cut into what one of our colleagues called “dill pickle shape.” They can be baked or fried, seasoned with anything you…
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RECIPE: Detroit-Style Pizza For National Pizza Day

February 9th is National Pizza Day. We’re making a new-to-us type of pizza: Detroit-style pizza. (After we wrote this article, we discovered that Detroit Pizza has its own holiday: June 23rd. So we’ll plan a Detroit-Style Pizza party for then.) The style is known for its square shape and thick, crispy-edge crust. It’s very different…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Amaro, An Herb-Infused Liqueur For Digestion & Cocktails

[1] A shot of Ramazzotti Amaro, a digestif to be enjoyed after a big meal to help with digestion (photo © Wine Dharma). [2] Drink amaro straight or in cocktails (photo © Ramazzotti | Pernod Ricard). [3] Amaro makes a sophisticated cocktail. Here are 10 amaro cocktail ideas (photo © Punch Drink). [4] Like many…
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FOOD FUN: Valentine Pita Chips Recipe & The History Of Pita

Stacy’s Pita Chips made these Valentine chips with their Cinnamon-Sugar Pita Chips. If you like the idea (and how can you not), you can use the same recipe, substituting graham crackers, shortbread or sugar cookies. You can buy Valentine-themed decorations on Amazon, at Wilton, or at baking supply stores and craft shops. We suggest making…
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