Types Of Custard: Creme Brulee, Creme Caramel, Pot de Creme

May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. This year, it’s also the Kentucky Derby and National Hoagie Day. What’s a holiday-focused food writer to do? We can recommend that you use the Holidays & Occasions pull-down menu at the right and peruse the content for both holidays. But we’re going to focus on custard. Why custard?…
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FOOD FUN: May The Fourth Be With You

[1] Turn milk and cookies into Princess Leia for Star Wars Day (photo courtesy Bourbon House | NOLA). [2] The current and original Mallomars packages (photo courtesy NPR.org). [3] Bake your own Mallomars with this recipe from Saveur.   Star Wars Day, May 4th, celebrates George Lucas’ Star Wars films. (“May the forth be with…
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FOOD FUN: 400 Food Histories

[1] Food histories from A (almonds, apple brown betty, avocado and 14 more), to Z… [2] Zucchini bread (photo #1 courtesy Tio Gazpacho, photo #2 courtesy Betty Crocker). [3] The Edible Series books have deep histories of foods and beverages. [4] A historical novel for lovers of great food and intrigue. Get your copy on…
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