TIP OF THE DAY: Waffle Bar

For fun party fare, set up a waffle bar. Guests take a plain waffle and add favorite toppings to create their dream waffle dessert. Set out different bowls of: Sliced bananas and other fruits Berries Chocolate chips Toffee bits Sliced almonds Syrups and/or dessert sauces (chocolate, caramel, berry) Whipped cream Ice cream Anything else that…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Byron Bay Cookies

Bite-size cookies in a keepsake tin. Photo courtesy Byron Bay. This week’s sweet prize from Byron Bay Cookie Company comes in a festive keepsake tin, perfect for holiday entertaining. The tin is filled with Shortbread, Triple Chocolate Fudge and White Chocolate Chunk & Macadamia Nut cookies. Three lucky winners will enjoy a box. Made in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Soup In Shots

A large bowl of soup can be a filling first course at dinner. A shot glass of soup gives a satisfying two sips and leaves room for other dishes. It’s also a perky way to start off a meal. Simply fill shot glasses or small juice glasses with soup and add a garnish or two.…
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COOKING VIDEO: Make Hot Chocolate With Jacques Torres

  Today is our first really chilly day: Time to think of hot chocolate! Pick up a few pointers from Mr. Chocolate himself, Jacques Torres, on how to make a perfect cup. Torres uses his own brand of hot chocolate mix made from ground chocolate, not cocoa powder (ground chocolate mix is also known as…
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HALLOWEEN: Scary Halloween Recipes

What’s for dinner on Halloween? Something scary and creepy, we hope! How about some Spooky Shepherd’s Pie and some BBQ Worm Sandwiches? There’s still time to whip up some devilishly delicious Halloween fare. These recipes are good party fare for kids or adults. But if you have no other plans, sit home and dig into…
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