TIP OF THE DAY: Champagne Recorker (Resealer)

We’ve been using this indispensable gadget since it first entered our consciousness, back in our college days. Yet, when we use it in front of guests, most look on with amazement—they’ve never seen a Champagne resealer before. So today’s tip is: Get one if you enjoy a bottle of bubbly. They’re less than $10 in…
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FOOD FUN: Bear In A Blanket

Who can resist this edible bear? Photo courtesy LittleInspiration.com.   We love this brown rice bear in an omelet blanket. What a fun dinner idea for this quiet week, along with a colorful side salad. Have the kids help make it! Bear in a Blanket was created by Angie Ramirez of LittleInspiration.com, who shares yummy…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Toss It, Transform It!

We love the food at Petrossian in New York City. It doesn’t have to be caviar (the restaurant’s most famous offering) to be wonderful, as we discovered when we ordered crab cakes. The chef stuffed sections of the crab legs with fresh crab and sea urchin and topped them with caviar: very upscale sashimi! We’ve…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make An Edible Popcorn Bowl

This serving bowl can be eaten when it’s empty. Photo courtesy Popcorn.org.   If you’re planning a quiet New Year’s Eve at home, need something to bring to a party or are thinking ahead to the Super Bowl, have fun with this idea from The Popcorn Board. The bowl is made from popcorn, which you…
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FOOD FUN: Popcorn Snowman

Take a bite of Frosty. Photo and recipe courtesy Popcorn.org.   Make these today for Christmas Eve, or to enjoy instead of traditional Christmas popcorn balls.     RECIPE: POPCORN SNOWMAN Ingredients For 5 Snowmen 10 cups popped popcorn 1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Decorations: sprinkles,…
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