HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL RECIPE: The Spider Bite

This could just be the “perfect poison” you’re seeking for Halloween entertaining. The ingredients are simple, except for finding that perfect candy spider: SPIDER BITE HALLOWEEN DRINK RECIPE Ingredients For One Drink 2 ounces Frangelico 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce grenadine (you can buy HFCS-artificial grenadine or make the real deal with this…
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FOOD HOLIDAY & RECIPE: National Soft Pretzel Day

[1] Bake big, soft pretzels and invite friends to bring the beer. The simplest garnish: melted butter (both photos © King Arthur Baking). [2] How about an “everything bagel” topping for your soft pretzels, here served with both mustard and softened cream cheese dip? [3] Parmesan-topped soft pretzels with a beer-cheese dip. Here’s the recipe…
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FOOD HOLIDAY & PRODUCT: Giovanni’s Lobster Pâté & Champagne Day

This smooth lobster spread is a bit of heaven. Photo courtesy Giovanni’s.   We don’t know who gave us this little tin of Giovanni’s Lobster Pâté with Cognac. We were browsing through a box of unopened food samples and the little blue can with the big red lobster popped out at us. It may have…
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A Different Take On Chicken Caesar Salad

The Chicken Caesar is one of America’s most popular salads: grilled chicken and romaine topped with an olive oil dressing and grated Parmesan cheese. Chicken and cheese are a delightful combination. So here’s a different spin on the classic Caesar: Switch out the Parmesan for another flavorful cheese. The idea comes from Landana, which makes…
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EVENT: Kids Food Festival: November 3rd & 4th

Kids will discover that healthful foods are exciting. Image courtesy Kids Food Festival.   It’s tough to get kids to establish healthful eating habits. Aside from all the media messages, there’s peer pressure and the ubiquity of not-good-for-you food and beverage choices. But what if good eating could be presented as a fun activity? That’s…
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