RECIPE: Almond Butter Cookies (Chinese Almond Cookies)

[1] Almond butter cookies (photo © The Almond Board). [2] We buy jumbo packages of raw almonds at Costco (photo © Niederegger Marzipan). [3] These are green almonds, harvested from the tree before shelling and roasting. They get their name from the fuzzy green coat. They can be eaten whole, and taste crunchy and tart,…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: The History Of Chopsticks For National Chopsticks Day

January 6th is National Chopsticks Day, a reason to enjoy an Asian meal or two. We’re making homemade dumplings with this easy video recipe. As we contemplate the history of chopsticks, the eating utensil of choice in Asia, let’s compare them to the history of the forks, knives, and spoons used at tables in the…
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RECIPE: Chocolate Caramel Turtle Brownies

In this month’s issue of Ladies’ Home Journal, one reader shares how her “Man-Catcher Brownies” have captured the hearts of more than a few admirers. This caramel, chocolate and nut-filled dessert is reportedly so good, it’s prompted at least two proposals. Feminists that we are, we’re calling this brownie by its historic name: Chocolate Turtle…
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