Product: Dove Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate

The peanut butter flavor in Dove’s new candy dominates over the chocolate. “A special moment deserves a special chocolate,” states the PROMISES candy wrapper we’ve just plucked from the bag of Dove’s new Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate bite-sized candies. That special moment is now. There were also two special moments a few minutes ago, and…
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PRODUCT: Earth Balance PB & Almond Butter

With the 2007 government proclamation that “trans fat is bad for you,” some people switched to smaller, natural peanut butter brands while big manufacturers reformulated their products. And some people who switched stayed there, because to the refined palate, natural peanut butter tastes better. It’s also made without preservatives, and with less (or no) sugar…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Double Fruit Dessert

It’s easy to create a special dessert in minutes. Sauté seasonal fruit (now, stone fruit like peaches, plums and nectarines; in the fall, apples, pears and quince) in unsalted butter until soft; then place in a shallow bowl. In a small saucepan or microwave, heat a cup of your favorite jam or jelly (not preserves),…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Paumanok Preserves

These four are must-trys. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Joan Bernstein’s family has been farming on Long Island—the native word is Paumanok—for more than 100 years. Working with the fruits of the land is in her DNA. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, goes the adage. If they were Meyer lemons—or blood…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Curdelicious Fruit Curd

Tartlets with four different flavors of Curdelicious fruit curd: An easy and very satisfying dessert. Guests will clamor for more! Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Do you use fruit curd? Lemon curd is perhaps the most familiar variety, a creamy spread made with sugar, eggs and butter (in the richer recipes), flavored with…
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