FOOD FUN: Pretzel Doughnuts

For National Pretzel Day, have some pretzels on your doughnut. Here’s the recipe from ACosyKitchen.com.   Use pretzels in a different way on April 26th, National Pretzel Day. Consider everything from mini pretzels and pretzel sticks to big, soft pretzels as: As a garnish for scrambled eggs, oatmeal, soup, yogurt (minis or crushed) Instead of…
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What Is Malbec? Check It Out For Malbec World Day

[1] A glass of Malbec in the specially designed Riedel Malbec glass. Photo courtesy Riedel. [2] Malbec often has notes of blackberries, blueberries and plums (photo © Alex 9500 | Panther Media). [3] Look for Altos Las Hormigas Malbecs, a favorite of our wine editor (photo © Altos Las Hormigas). [4] The quirky label of…
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TIP: Melt The Butter For Grilled Cheese

April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day but all of April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Here are some tips from Sara Lee Artesano Bread: the three “Bs” for the perfect grilled cheese sandwich: Base. The bread you choose guides the personality of your sandwich. Use one that crisps nicely on the outside—ideally not…
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Grilled Mozzarella, Blue Cheese & Raspberry Sandwich For National Grilled Cheese Day

[1] Sweet and savory grilled cheese: mozzarella, basil and fresh raspberries (photo: The Nibble). [2] Blue cheese crumbles are great to have around to top salads, baked potatoes, grilled steaks and chops, pasta, and grains, for starters (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Fresh berries are wonderful against the melted cheese, but you can substitute raspberry…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Chess Pie

Top: Classic Chess Pie from Zulka Sugar. Second: Lemon Chess Pie from Good Eggs | SF. Third: Pumpkin Chess Pie from Midwest Living (recipe). Bottom: Tangerine Chess Pie from Southern Living (recipe).   Chess Pie is a venerable Southern recipe that likely has nothing to do with the game of chess. It’s a one-crust, sweet,…
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