TIP OF THE DAY: Wrapped Hot Dogs

Wrapped hot dog, a.k.a. a roll-up. Photo courtesy The Bison Council.   Dress up your dogs in a fancy coat! To nourish the young’uns prior to trick-or-treating, or for an everyday family meal, a roll-up makes a hot dog look elegant. A hot dog in a a standard bun may be delicious, but The Bison…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Bologna Day & The History Of Bologna

[1] Bite into a bologna sandwich (photo © Francesco DiBartolo | iStock Photo). [2] Mortadella, the Italian progenitor of American bologna (photo © Heritage Foods). [3] You can tell mortadella by the pistachios (photo © Gate 74 | Pixabay). [4] Mortadella on a charcuterie board (photo © Maille Mustard). [5] Top-quality mortadella from Columbus Craft…
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RECIPE: Roast Chicken & Root Vegetables

[1] Healthful and easy to make (both photos © Love Beets). [2] These days, it’s easy to buy beets that are cooked, peeled, and ready to eat.   The greens of summer give way to the colorful root vegetables of fall: poetic and good for you. What’s also good is that this recipe, from LoveBeets.com,…
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RECIPE: Greek Lamb Chops

If you’re a fan of lamb chops (we love them), take a slight departure from your regular grilling and make them as they’re served at Stix Mediterranean Grill in New York City. Drizzle the chops with extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano. Grill to desired doneness. Serve…
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FOOD FUN: An Edible Forest Or Meadow

Overlooking the meadow: steak tartare topped with a quail egg and a long toast, with a side of prosciutto. Photo courtesy David Burke Fromagerie.   A few years ago, our globe-trotting gourmet friends, Laurel and Harry, returned from Florence raving about a particular meal. The primi and secondi piatti were outstanding in their own right,…
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