TODAY IN FOOD: It’s National Pound Cake Day

[1] Strawberry shortcake pound cake: Bake the cake in a loaf pan, slice it horizontally, and the strawberries and whipped cream. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Baker Chick). [2] Pistachio chocolate chip pound cake bundt. Here’s the recipe (photo © King Arthur Flour). [3] In the summer, add fresh berries to the batter. Here’s…
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NEWS: Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain Comes To U.S.

Now, your surf clam can surf over to you via conveyor belt.   Is America about to experience conveyor-belt sushi in a big way? Known as kaiten-sushi, a branch of the largest chain, Sakae Sushi, has made the leap to America (“leap” is an appropriate analogy, since the company logo is a frog on a…
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TODAY IN FOOD: It’s National Mulled Wine Day

[1] A cinnamon stick for garnish is optional. Here’s a recipe from Gimme Some Oven (photo © Gimme Some Oven). [2] We drink mulled wine from glass mugs (photo © Bodum). If you have stemmed glasses, now’s the time to bring them out (photo © Edward Howell | Unsplash). Mulled wine with dried fruit (photo…
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