FOOD HOLIDAY: Robert Mondavi’s Birthday

Today’s the day to pick up a bottle or two of Robert Mondavi wine. It’s Mondavi’s 100th birthday (June 18, 1913 – May 16, 2008). The American wine pioneer and innovator made technical improvements and developed marketing strategies that brought worldwide recognition for the wines of California’s Napa Valley. Until then, California wines “got no…
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FOOD FUN: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sushi Rolls Recipe

We love the fun concepts of Lee Zalben, proprietor of Peanut Butter & Co like these peanut butter and jelly sushi rolls. The man lives for peanut butter, and how to serve it in new and creative ways. He posts a different idea every day at the Nutropolitan Museum of Art. > National Peanut Butter…
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FOOD FUN: Deconstructed Crab Cake

Save calories and carbs with a “deconstructed” crab cake. Photo courtesy Wild Mushroom Restaurant | Texas.   Crab cakes are a popular item on menus nationwide. The crab is good for you, but the fat for sautéing is less so. You could place the crab cake(s) on a large bed of salad for a healthy…
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JULY 4th: American Flag Cherry-Blueberry Pie

As American as blueberry and cherry pie. Photo courtesy Centerville Pie Company.   If you’re planning for July 4th festivities, here’s a fun food idea from Centerville Pie Company of Centerville, Massachusetts: an American flag pie. Prepare your favorite blueberry and/or cherry pie recipe. The Centerville Pie bakers fill the pie crust 3/4 with cherry…
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