Category: Food Holidays & More

Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes) Are In Season: Recipes & History

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Fresh from California, sunchokes are in season. They’re typically harvested in the fall, around October, after the plant’s flowers have died back. Their flavor gets even better after a light frost. Their autumnal availability makes them a seasonal ingredient for many fall and winter holiday dishes. This brings us to the question: What are sunchokes?…
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What Is Liqueur, & The History Of Liqueur, For National Liqueur Day

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October 16th is National Liqueur Day, so celebrate with a shot of your favorite. But first, what is a liqueur? Pronounced lih-CUR in French and lih-KYOOR by some Americans, it’s one of a group of after-dinner drinks that also includes eau de vie, cordial, and schnapps, not to mention brandy. Most people—including American producers and…
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TRAVEL: Destination Dining In The Dominican Republic

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Ask a room full of people what they think a vacation at a Caribbean luxury resort might be like, and you’d probably hear comments about lying under a palapa all day with waiters bringing endless glasses of Champagne, or having a personal genie who caters to their every wish. How about consulting a pillow menu…
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TRIVIA: For National Popcorn Month

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For National Popcorn Month, here’s some trivia from The Popcorn Factory, based on a survey conducted online by Toluna Quick Surveys: Favorite Flavor: Caramel corn is favored 2:1 over the second most popular flavor, cheese. If you add in the Butter Almond Toffee flavor (caramel and almonds), its 3:1. Here are the stats: Caramel 19.82%,…
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FOOD FUN: Spaghetti & Meatball Sundae

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For National Pasta Month try this “spaghetti sundae” inspired by a dish from VP3 Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey. RECIPE: SPAGHETT & MEATBALL SUNDAE Ingredients Spaghetti or linguine Pasta sauce Optional: meatballs or sausage Grated Parmesan cheese Minced fresh basil “sprinkles”   Preparation 1. COOK the spaghetti according to package directions and drain, reserving…
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