CINCO DE MAYO: Know Your Mexican Cheeses

Can you name these Mexican cheeses* (photo by Claire Freiermann | The Nibble).   Do you know the difference between queso blanco and queso fresco? Queso de papa and queso quesadilla? Learn the cheeses of Mexico, also known as Hispanic or Latin cheeses. Take a tour of fresh Hispanic cheeses, Hispanic melting cheeses, and aged…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Dough Raise Me Cookies & Brownies

People who love delicious brownies and fine renditions of classic cookies can thank Necessity for the existence of Dough Raise Me. Necessity was the mother of invention for Erin Saltsman’s bakery. Seven years ago, with her steady job at risk, Erin did more than think about starting her own business: She found her first account…
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NEWS: The “New York City” Coffee Cup

The ceramic version of New York’s iconic paper coffee cup. Photo courtesy TheLibraryShop.org. The creator of the iconic New York City paper coffee cup died last week. His obituary made the front page of The New York Times. A long retired executive, Leslie Buck was 87. But almost a half-century ago, in 1963, the sales…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Many Types Of Salsa

Habla usted salsa? There are so many different types of salsa. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, branch out and serve some new varieties. Set up a salsa-and-chips bar—different types of salsa, different brands and flavors of chips. It’s a fun way to enjoy good food and to see which you like best. You can…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Biscoffee & Biscottea

Try Biscoffee with your morning cup of Joe. Photo courtesy Biscoffee. If you like shortbread cookies, this week’s Gourmet Giveaway prize is right up your alley: gourmet shortbread infused with organic tea and coffee. The makers of Biscoffee have enhanced a classic Scottish shortbread recipe with ground organic and Fair Trade coffee beans to the…
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