PRODUCT: Shandy ~ Half Beer, Half Lemonade

Strawberry shandy. Photo courtesy Traveler Beer Company.   Shandy, short for shandygaff (no one knows the origin of the word), is beer diluted with a non-alcoholic beverage. It’s a traditional British pub drink that mixes lager with lemon soda, ginger ale or ginger beer. Carbonated lemonade, cider or other citrus-flavored soda can be used. Whatever…
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RECIPE: Moroccan Potato Kabobs

Moroccan potato kabobs. Photo courtesy PotatoGoodness.com.   Kabobs, variously transliterated from Arabic and other alphabets as kabab, kabob, kebab, kebap and kebob, refer to small pieces of meat or seafood that are marinated and broiled. They’re often cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, onions or other vegetables, usually on a skewer. The word meant roast meat;…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Vinaigrette

Forget the bottled dressing and mix your own. Here, a balsamic vinaigrette: olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Photo by Elena Thewise | IST.   Having spent the weekend at a home with a fridge-full of bottled dressings, we’re inspired to revisit the homemade vinaigrette. It’s better, it’s cheaper and it takes up less space—no space…
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PRODUCT: belVita Breakfast Biscuits, Soft Baked

belVita Soft Baked breakfast biscuit in Mixed Berry. Photo courtesy Nabisco.   In various surveys, fewer than half of Americans report eating breakfast every day—even though studies show that breakfast eaters can benefit from improved concentration during the morning, a positive impact on managing body weight and other advantages. That’s why Nabisco launched belVita Breakfast…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Parchment Paper Vs. Waxed Paper

Cookies on parchment paper. Photo courtesy King Arthur.   We’ve gotten a few inquiries about waxed paper versus parchment paper. The easiest way to remember which to use is that wax melts when it’s near heat. So: Parchment paper can take the heat. It’s thinly coated with silicone, which is nonstick and heat-resistant. It’s nonstick,…
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