PRODUCT: Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

We celebrated National Vodka Day today with Zu, a brand of zubrówka* (pronounced zhu-BRUF-kah), or bison grass flavored vodka. Made by a number of distillers, zubrówka is also referred to as buffalo grass vodka. But it was bison, not buffalo, that roamed the Bialowieza Forest of eastern Poland—cousins of the bison that once populated the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Microwave Potato Chips, Fat Free & Delicious

Make your own potato chips: fat-free and delicious. Photo courtesy Mastrad.   Delicious, Fat-Free Potato Chips Imagine making your own fat-free chips in just 3 to 5 minutes in the microwave. They’re crisp and crunchy, with no added fat. Mastrad, the leading French manufacturer of kitchen utensils, has created an innovative silicone tray that turns…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Recycle Yogurt Containers

If you browse the yogurt section at your grocer’s, you may have noticed that Emmi Swiss Yogurt has moved from the standard cup-shaped carton to a new bowl shape. (See the former Emmi yogurt carton shape.) Bowl-shaped containers have been the signature of Greek-style yogurt. Why is Emmi following suit? The company sees the shorter…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Get Ready For Halloween (Jello Eyeballs, Perhaps?)

Here’s looking at you: creepy eyeball snacks or garnishes for Halloween. Photo courtesy Shop Anatomical.   Attention guys and ghouls: It’s time to start planning for Halloween. Who doesn’t love eyeball food? We’ve just ordered this eyeball mold, which uses a base of JELL-O or custom-flavored gelatin, should you want a savory flavor. The irises…
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PRODUCT: Death’s Door Gin & Vodka

Take a drink of Death’s Door. The company makes gin and vodka, shown, plus white whiskey. Photo courtesy Capital Brewing.   What gin or vodka brand should you bring to a Halloween party? It’s got to be Death’s Door. Made in Wisconsin by Capital Brewery, Death’s Door takes its name from a strait between the…
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