The Palmer House Brownie Recipe For Brownies At Brunch Month

August is National Brownies At Brunch Month, and we have a treat for you: the original brownie recipe from the Palmer House in Chicago. We served them on Sunday for (of course) brunch!     A BRIEF OVERVIEW In 1893, Bertha Palmer asked the pastry team at Chicago’s renowned Palmer House hotel create a dessert…
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6 Menu Tricks Could Be Costing You Hundreds Per Year

[1] These tips could save you money the next time you dine out (photo © Adrien Olichon | Unsplash). [2] Tip #2: If the menu shows three different cuts of steak at $28, $42, and $65, you’re more likely to trade up to the middle price when you might have chosen the lowest (photo ©…
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5 Summer Red Wines To Try For National Red Wine Day

Why is National Red Wine Day on August 28th? Isn’t red wine for cooler weather? Not all red wine! If you prefer red wines, there’s no reason to reach for a chilled white or rosé just because the thermometer has risen. You just need to look for styles that are light- to medium-bodied, fruit-forward, and…
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