Category: Great Food

TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Wine & Cake For A Dessert Party…Or Just Dessert!

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Want a dessert party that’s different? How about a wine and cake tasting? As with any other food and wine, the right pairings enhance the enjoyment of both components. So as not to stress the budget, you can make it a co-op party, assigning different cakes and wines to the participants. Select five or so…
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RECIPE: Cranberry & Pomegranate Holiday Brie

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Baked Brie is a special-occasion favorite, and very easy to make. It goes great with sparkling and still wines and cocktails. In the spirit of the season, this easy recipe from Liren Baker of Kitchen Confidante will have guests fighting for the cheese knife. It’s a good thing this recipe makes two wheels! TIP: If…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: ButcherBox Grass-Fed Beef

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[1] A monthly (or one-time) box arrives, frozen and portion-wrapped. [2] The Steak and Chops Box. The boxes differ somewhat each month depending on what’s best. [3] You have to cook your own meat, but the result is worth it (all photos courtesy ButcherBox).   What do you give loved ones who want to switch…
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Blood Orange Juice Recipes: Sorbet & Upside Down Cake

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Blood orange season runs now through May, offering the different types of blood orange. Blood oranges are believed to have originated in either China or the Southern Mediterranean. They have been grown in Italy, Spain, and elsewhere since the 18th century, and are now the principal orange grown in Italy. California is the number one…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: French Macaron Kit

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For those who both like to bake cookies and eat French macarons, an inspired gift is Dana’s Bakery Macaron Making Kits. One of our favorite macaron makers, Dana’s is known for innovative flavors and seasonal specials. The kits are available in three of the most popular flavors: Chocolate Molten Fruity Cereal Macarons Red Velvet Macarons…
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