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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EVENT: Mad. Sq. Eats (a.k.a. Madison Square Eats Fun Food Pop-Up)

[1] Beijing street food from Mr. Bing—soon to open a retail location at 152 West 28th Street (photo courtesy Mr. Big). We loved our Peking Duck-inspired rice crêpe. [2] A red velvet ice cream sandwich with cream cheese ice cream from Melt.   It’s one of our favorite times of the year in Manhattan: The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Instead Of Cinco De Mayo, Celebrate September 16th…With Reposado Tequila

[1] Reposado tequila is the preferred type for celebrations [2] Distrito Federal is Manhattan cocktail that replaces the bourbon with tequila (all photos courtesy Blue Nectar Tequila).   Many Americans look forward to celebrating Cinco de Mayo each spring. This relatively small Mexican holiday commemorates a regional battle in 1862, long after Mexican Independence was…
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RECIPE: A Simple Salmon Dinner & The History Of Oven Cooking

[1] Spoon the herb butter sauce over the fillet. [2] Plated with a butter lettuce salad (recipes below). [3] With kale and baby potatoes (photos #1, #2 and #3 © Good Eggs).   Last night we had guests over for a simple salmon dinner. It was an impromptu event: Our fishmonger had a sale on…
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