FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Serving Spicy & Exotic Foods

Baji’s Mango Chutney Papadums make a special (and easy!) hors d’oeuvre with spicy chutneys or a quieter yogurt dip. Read our review.   If you want to serve ethnic foods or spicy foods but are concerned that not all your guests will enjoy them, hedge your bets and serve them as hors d’oeuvres, along with…
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FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Count Plates, Not Calories

Restricting your food intake to meet those weight loss goals? Treat yourself to beautiful dishes, cups, and glasses. What you eat will look more exciting and taste that much better. Even a cup of plain yogurt looks tempting in a beautiful red bowl (don’t forget a sprig of dill). It’s how they make the most…
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Chocolate & Beer Pairing (February 1, NYC & Perhaps In Your ‘Hood)

[1] Pair a regular or chocolate stout with dark chocolate (photo © Taza Chocolate) . [2] If you’re enjoying bonbons with different-flavored centers, pairing beers to the centers is the way to go (photo © Lake Champlain Chocolates). .   For years, beer and chocolate lovers have traveled beyond the enjoyment of a good chocolate…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: It’s National Blonde Brownie Day

It’s National Blonde Brownie Day—the blonde brownie is also known as the blondie. Celebrate with your favorite blondie, or send someone a gift of one of our favorites, from Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties, a brownie company that makes a variety of blondies (they’re round, to boot!). The Cinnamon Blondie, shown in the photo, has a streusel…
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ARTICLE: Pancake/Waffle & Syrup Glossaries

Polka Dot Ceramics Collection, available now at SurLaTable.com, $31.50 for four pieces as shown (the feathered chickens are $9.95 and $19.95).   We received our weekly marketing email from Sur La Table today. If only we had room for all of the wonderful merchandise they dangle in front of us! As New York City apartment…
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