TIP OF THE DAY: Savory Pancakes & Pancake History

[1] Bacon and corn griddle cakes. Here’s the recipe from Recipe Girl (photo © Recipe Girl). [2] These carrot pancakes, with salted yogurt, are gluten free. Here’s therecipe from Jessica Koslow at Bon Appetit (photo © Bon Appetit | Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott). [3] You don’t need to use wheat. Check out these flours…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Purple Potatoes

Just a few years ago, purple potatoes were hard to find, especially for our Red, White & Blue Potato Salad (here’s a bonus recipe), popular fare for Memorial Day and Independence Day. Thankfully, things have changed. Once called purple Peruvian potatoes, they are now grown worldwide in response to consumer demand, so are much more…
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RECIPE: Rum Punch For National Rum Punch Day

September 20th is National Rum Punch Day. While the word “punch” conjures up a large bowl of drink, the word actually derives from the number five in Sanskrit and Hindi.     THE HISTORY OF PUNCH Punch is a general term for a broad assortment of mixed drinks, made with or without alcohol. The word…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 25+ Substitutes For Hamburger Buns

National Cheeseburger Day is September 18th, so have fun with it. Instead of your personal standard, branch out and make your CB special. You can do it by using a different: Ground meat or blend Cheese Condiment(s) Toppings Stuffing   For inspiration in these areas (you might call it food porn), check out CheeseAndBurger.com.  …
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10+ Uses For A Trifle Bowl

[1] A classic English trifle (photo courtesy JoyCooks.Blogspot.com). [1] This modern trifle combines peanut butter pudding and pretzels. [3] A good-for-you substitute. Move over, Edible Arrangements (photos #2 and #3 courtesy Pampered Chef).   Trifles are one of the easiest desserts you can make—and impressive to present. Most of the ingredients are purchased ready-to-use, with…
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