FOOD FUN: Pie Crust Cutters

Surrounded by luscious spring and summer fruits, it’s hard not to want to bake a pie—or to learn how to bake one, if you’ve never dipped a toe in the oven. Two pie gadgets from Williams-Sonoma make even a novice seem like a sophisticated pie baker. LATTICE PIE CRUST CUTTER Like lattice crusts but lack…
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RECIPE: Rocky Road Truffles

Today is National Rocky Road Day. The original Rocky Road was an ice cream flavor invented in 1929 by William Dryer. He chose the name to describe the bumpy appearance of ice cream packed with chocolate, marshmallows and walnuts. Since the Great Depression began in October of that year, it was also a tongue-and-cheek reference.…
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FOOD FUN: Cherry Ice Cubes

Cherry ice cubes. Photo courtesy HD Desktop Wallpapers.   Take advantage of cherry season to make cherry ice cubes. Freeze cherries in the cube compartment (with the stems for more dazzle). Then, add them to cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, juice, sparkling or still water. When the cubes melt, the cherries are the final treat. MORE…
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TIP: Food In Flower Pots

If you’re charmed by food served in tiny flowerpots, invest in a set and see how many different foods you can serve in them. BREAKFAST Berries, grapes or other fruit Biscuits/rolls (photo below plus this recipe and this one) Boiled or scrambled eggs Yogurt   LUNCH & DINNER Biscuits, bread sticks Fries (photo) Mixed olives,…
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