CONTEST: Gourmet Giveaway~Cranberry Raisinets

Two antioxidants—chocolate and cranberry —combine in this tasty new snack. If only sugar were an antioxidant, too! Photo by Emily Chang | THE NIBBLE. October is National Cranberry Month, so enjoy this tart and tangy superfruit that boasts two powerful antioxidants. Fresh cranberries are coming into season, dried cranberries are always a treat and cranberry…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Balsamic Vinegar Dessert Sauce

Your balsamic vinegar can multitask as a dessert sauce: Strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar have been a classic Italian dessert for centuries. To go a step further, add cracked pepper and whipped cream or vanilla or chocolate ice cream (fig ice cream is great if you can find it or make it). Another balsamic dessert:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tools Of The Trade

Get a set of great kitchen knives and you’ll instantly be a better cook—everything you cut will look terrific. Dull blades don’t let you slice finely or crisply. They’re also dangerous—they require more force, which can lead to slips and cuts. (When was the last time you sharpened your knives? Look in your Yellow Pages…
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