TIP OF THE DAY: Savory Cheesecake

For a delightful change of pace, try a savory cheesecake appetizer. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   When you want to serve something impressive and unexpected at your next dinner party or cocktail party, consider a savory cheesecake. Instead of sugar and vanilla, it calls for herbs, salt and savory components—cheeses such as blue…
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FOOD 101: German Marble Cake

Make this delicious marble cake. Photo courtesy Zabars.com.   With the Jewish New Year approaching, we think back to tables laden with holiday food, and desserts both homemade and from New York’s great Jewish bakers. Immigrants from Europe contributed much deliciousness to our childhood. As a youngster we were lucky to live in a town…
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FOOD FUN: Avocado Saver

It looks like an S&M harness for an avocado. But it’s the Avocado Saver from Williams-Sonoma, yours for $6.95. Why would you need an Avocado Saver? To quote the retailer: “Keep halved avocados fresh longer with this handy gadget, which reduces oxidation and browning by protecting the exposed side from air. Simply align the pit…
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