TIP OF THE DAY: Ancient Grains Are New Again

September is National Whole Grains Month, an occasion to revisit some oldies but goodies. Thanks to King Arthur Baking (formerly King Arthur Flour) for this primer on eight* ancient grains. “Ancient grains” is a marketing term used to describe a category of grains and pseudocereals, that are purported to have been minimally changed by selective…
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PRODUCT: National Caipirinha Day With Novo Fogo Sparkling Caipirinhas

[1] The original Sparkling Caipirinha from Novo Fogo was a hit (photos #1 to #4 © Novo Fogo). [2] The three flavors: Original Lime, Passionfruit and Mango. [3] The products are sold in four-packs, very attractive and giftable. [4] The cocktails are made with Novo Fogo’s Silver Cachaça. [5] A classic Caipirinha (photo © Fogo…
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FOOD FUN: Scrambled Egg Waffle Sandwich With Garlic-Infused Honey

September is National Honey Month, so we’ve been trying recipes that use honey in unusual ways. Here’s what we had for brunch today: scrambled eggs on a waffle with garlic-infused honey (photo #1). The garlic-infused honey was a big hit. The pungent, spicy flavor of garlic mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking (like oven-roasted garlic).…
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FOOD FUN: Chocolate Bacon Potato Chips Recipe

[1] Chocolate bacon potato chips, a delicious snack or dessert with ice cream (photos #1 and #2 © Castle Ranch Steakhouse [since closed]). [2] If you prefer, you can cut crinkle chips, but they will be thicker. [3] Idaho Russet Potato† (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [4] Huckleberries are a different species in the same…
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RECIPE: A Welsh Rarebit For National Welsh Rarebit Day

[1] A modern execution of the Welsh Rarebit, topped sauce instead of a pourover (photo by Tristan Kenney is licensed under-CC-BY-2.0). [2] This upscale version uses an artisan bread loaf with the crusts cut off (photo by The Food Place.co_.uk is licensed under CC-BY-2.0). [3] This creation has a side of tomatoes, a fried egg…
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