FOOD FUN: Christmas Eclairs

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

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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TIP OF THE DAY: 10 Beautiful Holiday Cheese Boards & Plates

It’s easy to turn cheese into edible holiday art. Just look at these 10 examples, each easy to create at home. When you need a respite during holiday preparations, sit back with this history of cheese.     THE HISTORY OF CHEESE Cheese dates back to before recorded history, perhaps as far back as 6,000…
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Sacher Torte Recipe & History For National Sacher Torte Day

[1] Sacher Torte, a classic with the word “Sacher” inscribed on the top. Here’s a recipe from Chic, Chic, Chocolate. [2] The real deal from the Hotel Sacher, which garnishes its cake with a chocolate medallion specifying Sacher Hotel Wein (Vienna) (photo © Hotel Sacher). [3] Another slice at the Sacher Cafe. Note that even…
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Prohibition Trick: Turn Prohibition Grape Juice Into Wine

December 5th is Repeal Day, commemorating the repeal of America’s disastrous era of Prohibition. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, importation or transportation of alcoholic beverages, went into effect on January 17, 1920. It ended 13 long years later, on December 5, 1933, when the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th…
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