FOOD “HOLIDAY”: Caffeine Awareness Month

Top: People with no conflicting conditions can enjoy coffee 4 cups of brewed coffee daily. Want more? Switch to decaf (photo La Panineria). Bottom: Cold brew coffee, growing in popularity, has the most caffeine by a long shot (photo Seaworth Coffee).   March is Caffeine Awareness Month. The National Consumers League (NCL) shared these facts…
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RECIPE: Tricolor Jello Fingers For Special Occasions & The History Of Jell-O

[1] St. Patrick’s Day themed Jell-O from The Modern Roost, qhixh used food color to create the darkest green layer (photo © The Modern Roost) [2] The recipe for this Halloween Jell-O from SomethingNewForDinner.com. [3] Christmas Jell-O (photo © Due Forni | Las Vegas).   You’re never to old to enjoy a fancy Jell-O dish.…
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FOOD FUN: Fried Chicken Sandwiches & New Combinations

[1] Trending now, is the “gourmet” fried chicken sandwich. This Hot Chick’n is from Shake Shack, a chicken breast dusted with a guajillo and cayenne pepper blend, topped with slaw (photo © Shake Shack). [2] How about a chicken and waffles sandwich? Start with these Chicken & Waffle Sliders (photo © Top Golf | Dallas).…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Plan Something Special For St. Patrick’s Day (50+ Recipes!)

It’s March first, and that means one thing in our home: Do we want to have a St. Patrick’s Day party? If so, should it be dinner for eight of classic Irish dishes or very modern ones (corned beef and cabbage egg rolls and tacos, Guinnesss Stout floats); an after-work cocktail hour with green cocktails;…
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FOOD FUN: Three Crusts In One

Why not make your pie or cheesecake with three crusts, with this idea from Reynolds Kitchns?   Can’t decide which type of crust you want on your pie or cheesecake? Use two or three different crusts! This idea is from Reynolds Kitchens, which used gingersnap, chocolate wafer and vanilla wafer crumbs in one crust: something…
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