TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Flavored Pasta

How about curry-flavored pasta? Photo byAngela Foto | IST.   Versatile, economical and a classic comfort food when topped with a tasty sauce and grated cheese: No wonder pasta is at the top of the list of foods beloved by Americans. What is traditionally served as a first course in Italy is most often served…
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GOURMET GIFT: Fresh-Picked Avocados & Avocado Recipes

A fresh-picked, healthy gift.   Last month we wrote about California Avocados Direct, a business started by a fourth-generation California farm family. The plump Hass avocados are fresh-picked to order and shipped that day, along with a note from the farmer about when they’ll be at peak ripeness (in about 10 days, so there’s plenty…
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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA: The Best Toffee

THE NIBBLE’s favorite toffee is agreat Mother’s Day gift. Photo courtesyEnstrom’s.   Combine chocolate, crunchiness and the most buttery almond toffee we’ve ever had, and you get a great gift idea for Mother’s Day, just 10 days away. We’ve enjoyed lots of good toffee, but Enstrom’s is number one on our list. The company makes…
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PRODUCT: Onion Dip Mix

It’s been a long time since we made dip from a mix. Back in college, dip made from sour cream and French’s Onion Soup mix alongside chips and pretzels was all the rage. We were taken down memory lane recently when we received samples of Lays Dip Creations, dry seasoning mixes in Garden Onion, Country…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Egg Tips For Easter & Passover

Here are some egg safety tips from the USDA, for everyone planning an Easter egg hunt or cooking eggs for the Passover seder. Hard-cooked eggs for Easter and Passover celebrations should be prepared with care. EASTER EGG TIPS If you plan to eat the Easter eggs you decorate, be sure to use only food grade…
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