Category: Food Holidays & More

Beyond Classic Hummus (Other Ways To Make & Serve The Popular Dip & Spread)

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Over the last two decades, hummus has evolved from a mezze at Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants to the hottest, most nutritious dip and spread at supermarkets nationwide. It’s the darling of nutritionists, nutritious and versatile, and a better-for-you snack. It also is welcome to vegans, kosher consumers, and the lactose intolerant. Hummus is a…
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Veggie Hash Browns (Zucchini, Carrot, Spinach) & The History Of Hash Browns

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[1] Zucchini and onion hash browns (Abacus Photo). [2] Grated zucchini using a box grater (photo courtesy DVO). [3] Grated carrots using a food processor (photo courtesy Once Upon A Chef). [4] Classic potato hash browns are often dice-cut hash and mixed with onions and bell peppers (photo © Scukrov | Panther Media). [5] Potatoes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Finish The Year By Helping The Hungry

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[1] Feeding America provides bags of nutritious groceries to hungry families (photo courtesy Feeding America). [2] Food Forward distributes produce that would be left on the ground to rot, to needy communities (photo FoodForward.org).   Before the year ends, you can share the spirit of the holidays by helping the hungry. Make a donation to…
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FOOD FUN: Christmas Eclairs

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Éclairs typical don’t show up on a list of holiday desserts. But when they’re as cute as these, they’re irresistible. Made by Art Éclair, these designs are just a few of a treasure trove of magnificently decorated éclairs. See the collection on the Art Éclair website and on Pinterest. Regrettably for éclair lovers, this bakery…
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FOOD FUN: Gingerbread Men Sleigh

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Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go! These sleighs are made from sweet rolls and mini gingerbread men, with candy cane runners. We discovered it on the Facebook page of St. Pierre bakery. We recommended their product line earlier this fall. It’s fun to make, and even more fun to…
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