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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CINCO DE MAYO: Frozen Cranberry Margarita

What does cranberry juice have to do with Mexican cuisine? Nothing: There are no cranberry bogs in Mexico. But in the name of fusion, you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Frozen Cranberry Margarita. It uses antioxidant-packed unsweetened cranberry juice as a healthy mixer:   FROZEN CRANBERRY MARGARITA RECIPE Ingredients 6 ounces tequila 6…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Turn Wrap Sandwiches Into A Cone

[1] A BLT wrap (photo © National Pork Board). If you think you can’t make a traditionalwrap sandwich, roll a cone (photo © Tumaro’s Tortillas).   If you buy your lunch, you may buy wrap sandwiches—easy to eat and fun. But do you make them at home? If you’re still wedded to two slices of…
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