PRODUCT: New Earl Grey Teas From Twinings

[1] Lavender-scented tea (photo © Doctors Health Press). [2] Jasmine-scented tea (photo courtesy Par Avion Tea). [3] Earl Grey Extra Bold has more bergamot flavor (photo © Twinings). [4] A bergamot orange: a sour orange popular for marmalade and flavoring (photo © Clove Garden).   Earl Grey is one of America’s most popular flavored teas,…
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Jell-O Shots Recipes For Your Valentine(s)

How about gelatin shots as a treat for Valentine’s Day? Use unflavored gelatin and other drink ingredients to turn your favorite cocktails into a solid form. The alcohol-free version, Jell-O Jigglers, uses Jell-O for flavor and color; and engendered the return of a very old recipe—popular among young ladies in the 1860s, popular among all…
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Update Your Chicken Noodle Soup For National Homemade Soup Day

[1] The original chicken noodle soup has flat noodles, but try some of the many fun shaped pastas—bow ties, corkscrews, wagon wheels, etc. (photo © Good Eggs. [3] How about chicken noodle soup Asian-style, with ramen noodles and sliced chicken? You can use traditional American vegetables—celery, carrots, onions—and stock; or accent the stock with ginger,…
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FOOD TRENDS: Top Chinese Food Dishes In The U.S.A.

[1] The most popular Chinese dish in America, per GrubHub results: General Tso’s Chicken (here’s the recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen). [2] Crab Rangoon, a made-in-america concoction of cream cheese and imitation crab. Here’s the recipe (photo © Rasa Malaysia). [3] Check out this baked egg rolls recipe from Chef Martin Yan (photo © National…
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RECIPE: Sweet Green Juice For National Green Juice Day

A sweet and green juice blend from Juicing Connection.   January 26th is National Green Juice Day. Not everyone is a fan of blending kale and spinach, so here’s a green juice that takes a different direction: sweet and minty. Ingredients Per 8-Ounce Serving 1 10-ounce cucumber 2 cups chopped mint, loosely packed 1/2 lime,…
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