Food Fun: A Cranberry SPAM Musubi Recipe For The Holidays

[1] Holiday SPAM Musubi (photos © Hormel Foods). [2] Classic SPAM. [3] Figgy Pudding SPAM for the holidays. [4] A spiced Dutch Baby pancake with Figgy Pudding SPAM and cranberry butter. Here’s the recipe.   Fans of SPAM will get a kick out of this holiday SPAM® Musubi recipe. For the uninitiated: What is SPAM?…
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Have Some Cabernet Franc On International Cabernet Franc Day

[1] Pouring a glass of Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley (photo © Ashes & Diamonds Winery). [2] Clusters of Cabernet Franc grapes (photo © Mauro Lima | Unsplash). [3] A charcuterie board with Cabernet Franc (photo © Gamble Family Vineyards). [4] Ashes & Diamonds Winery is known for producing wines that are influenced by ‘60s…
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Lebkuchen Christmas Spice Cookies & The History Of Lebkuchen

[1] Nuremberg-style lebkuchen, baked fresh in Colorado (all photos © Leckerlee). [2] Serve them on a beautiful tray…. [3] …or with coffee… [4] One of the collectible tins (several lovely designs are available). [5] Snack time. [6] Chocolate-covered lebkuchen with a cup of coffee. [7] Regular size and minis. [8] Regular lebkuchen with a cup…
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Parfait History & A Key Lime Yogurt Parfait For National Parfait Day

[1] A strawberry parfait built in a milkshake glass (photo © Fortnum & Mason). [2] An over-the-top chocolate Oreo sundae with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreos, fudge sauce, and whipped cream, served in a jumbo brandy snifter (photo © Emile Mbunzama | Unsplash). [3] Vanilla ice cream with lemon curd, raspberries, and chocolate…
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32 Ways To Eat Canned Sardines For National Sardines Day

November 24th is National Sardines Day. Wild Planet, which sells premium canned sardines, sustainably fished, shared these different uses for canned sardines. Although fresh sardines can be found year-round, the warm seasons, from May to October, are the best fishing seasons. The surface waters are warmer, plankton is more abundant and sardines overeat, bulking up.…
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