TIP OF THE DAY: Persimmon Varieties For National Persimmon Month

[1] Persimmons look like they might be related to tomatoes, but there is no relation. The two fruits branch off at the Order level (remember high school biology: Kingdom, Order, Family, Genus, Species). [2] A persimmon-yogurt parfait. Pistachio nuts are a great pairing with persimmons. Here’s the recipe from Low Carb Maven (photo © Low…
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FOOD FUN: Peanut Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Will a peanut butter bacon cheeseburger catch up in popularity with the long-loved bacon cheeseburger? This burger is topped with bacon, cheese and peanut butter! It was developed to offer diners something new and different. Chef John Franke, on behalf of the Boulder-based SRG Culinary Council, set out to develop some new approaches to classic…
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RECIPE: Baked Cheddar Cheese Fries With Bacon & Scallions

[1] Who can resist cheese fries? (photo © Idaho Potato Commission) [2] Crinkle-cut fries are baked from frozen fries (photo © Walmart). [3] Sharp cheddar from Wisconsin (photo © Wisconsin Cheese).   October is National American Cheese Month*, so how about some cheese fries, made with a fine American Cheddar†? You don’t even have to…
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