TIP OF THE DAY: Bread Bags That Keep Bread Fresh

You’ve just purchased or baked a delicious artisan bread, but have only eaten part of it. How do you preserve the rest? One option is to wrap it and stick it in the freezer. But bread easily picks up freezer odors; and even half a loaf takes up a decent amount of room. To the…
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PRODUCT: Do You Need Four Prunes A Day?

[1] Sunsweet Ones make it easy to tote healthy, individually wrapped prunes. (photo © Sunsweet).   October 17th is Four Prunes Day. It may sound like a funny name for a food celebration. But four prunes are the minimum of what people who want more “digestive regularity” should take per day (up to a maximum…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Cocktail Party

You won’t need a fork to enjoy this pumpkin pie—it’s a cocktail. Developed by Haru Sushi as an October special, it shows that “Halloween spirits” can be delicious. If you can’t get to your nearest Haru Sushi, make the recipe at home. PUMPKIN PIE COCKTAIL RECIPE Ingredients Per Cocktail 3 tablespoons Absolut Pear Vodka 2…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Rancho Gordo Gourmet Beans

Beautiful cranberry beans from Rancho Gordo. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE. Beans were nutritious fare for our ancestors. Yet today, many people think of beans as inexpensive food consumed by people who can’t afford better. They haven’t had Rancho Gordo heirloom beans! There’s no better way to learn to appreciate beans than to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Balsamic & Vanilla Ice Cream

We’ve previously written about how you can make a sophisticated dessert, simply by topping ice cream with a jigger of Scotch. Today, we’ve got a similar tip for a Balsamic Sundae. Strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar are a classic Italian dessert. Americanize it with some ice cream! Ingredients For a truly memorable dessert, all you…
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