TIP OF THE DAY: Frozen Persimmons – Like Persimmon Sorbet!

Fall is persimmon season. They’re nutritious and delicious, with almost 72% of the DV of vitamin A (from all that beta carotene that makes it so orange). There’s also: 25% DV of fiber. More than 21% DV of vitamin C and 9% of copper. And there are lots of ways to enjoy them. But here’s…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Janie’s Pie Crust Cookies

[1] Apple Pie cookies: crust on the bottom, streusel on the top. There are also Chocolate, Pecan and Triple Berry flavors (all photos © Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods). [2] There are also traditional favorites, like Chocolate Chip… [3] …and Chewy Triple Ginger. [4] The gift box we want—anytime! [5] Triple Berry Pie Crust Cookies.  …
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HOLIDAY GIFT: Truffled Croissants

A gift for your favorite lover of luxe black truffles: truffle croissants! Baked exclusively for Williams Sonoma by San Francisco’s Le Marais Bakery, these handmade, small-batch croissants are indeed a treat. They arrive frozen, to be baked fresh at home for an experience that instantly transports you to Paris. Light and flaky, these savory croissants…
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PRODUCT: Par-Baked Pie Shell

[1] Save time making and par-baking a pie crust, with this beauty from Three Babes Bakeshop in San Francisco (photo © Good Eggs). [2] The pie crust is delivered frozen, to store in the freezer until you’re ready to bake your pie (photos #2 and #3 © Three Babes Bake Shop | San Francisco). [3]…
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RECIPE: Cran-Raspberry Fizz Mocktail Or Cocktail

This festive mocktail is a refreshing apéritif for the holidays—and can be made into a cocktail with a splash of gin, tequila or vodka (we like gin or flavored vodka best). Or, see the tip below to add spirits, including flavored vodka. Thanks to Pampered Chef for the recipe.     RECIPE: CRAN-RASPBERRY FIZZ Let…
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