PRODUCT: Liz Lemon Frozen Greek Yogurt

“30 Rock” is now television history. The award-winning sitcom was created by Tina Fey, who also starred as Liz Lemon, the head writer of an NBC sketch comedy show.* The final new episode ran last night, capping seven years of memorable entertainment and a record 22 Emmy nominations in 2009. The numerous wins include three…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Twice The Vice Chocolates With Alcohol

Top shelf alcohol infuses the ganaches in these bonbons. Photo courtesy Twice The Vice.   We love Twice The Vice, “spirited” chocolates filled with ganaches that are beautifully infused with premium alcohol. But not everyone can get them. Due to their high alcohol content, the chocolates can only be mailed to adults in the 19…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Radicchio Spoons Appetizer

We love this easy hors d’oeuvre idea: radicchio “spoons.” Fill the spoons with whatever you like and you’ve got an hors d’oeuvre that’s delicious, low in calories, healthful and crunchy. Here, food stylist and photographer Kelly Sasuga used green and red radicchio leaves, creating an eye-catching presentation. What should you fill the leaves with? Anything…
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NEWS: Almost Famous Chef Competition

Last year’s finalists’ dishes. Photo courtesy San Pellegrino.   We love watching “Top Chef” on television: The creativity and skill (not to mention energy level) of the “cheftestants” is inspiring. “Top Chef” draws its contestants from the kitchens of fine restaurants nationwide. But where do you turn for recognition if you’re not yet a chef,…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Honey Chocolates

How about some honey-sweetened chocolates for your honey…or for anyone who doesn’t like refined sugar? One of our favorite booths at a particular trade show is Queen Bee Gardens, which makes delicious honey-sweetened chocolates and other confections. The older, homespun couple at the booth differ from the trendy staff at other booths. But their chocolates…
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