Types Of Emmental, The Real “Swiss Cheese”

The U.S. is not known for its food sophistication, knowledge, or accuracy. Errors surround the most popular foods. Today’s focus is one of them, “Swiss cheese.” There is no Swiss product called “Swiss cheese,” just as there is no “French cheese,” “Italian cheese,” and so forth. It’s a generic reference, like “French wine” or “Italian…
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Ice Pop Cake: A Cake or Ice Cream Cake Plus Ice Pops!

According to Country Crock, more Americans have their birthdays in September, and September 16th has the most birthdays. Whether or not you’re celebrating today, here’s a new take on ice cream cake from Country Crock: Add ice pops—sherbet or ice cream pops—around the perimeter of the cake. Called Rockin’ Rainbow Cake, the recipe begins with…
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RECIPE: Apple Sangria

Ready for a glass? You can use red and green apple slices, in addition to the strawberries, for extra color. Photo courtesy U.S. Apple Association.   It’s so hot here today (87°F) that we can’t get into fall recipes. But this Apple Sangria recipe is a compromise, turning the most popular fall flavor into a…
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Create A DIY Guacamole Party Bar For National Guacamole Day

[1] Party time! Check out this article (photo © Sally Roeckell | Heinen’s). [1] Provide a plain bowl of chopped avocado and let guests pile on the toppings (photo © Nadine Primeau | Unsplash). [2] Hass is the best avocado for creamy guacamole (photo © Hass Avocado Board). [3] You don’t have to mix or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Easiest Way To Eat Whole Grains

Top: Doesn’t this look so much better than white bread? Photo courtesy Tried And Tasty via Dave’s Killer Bread. Bottom: Photo courtesy Dave’s Killer Bread.   September is Whole Grains Month. Why whole grains? You need the fiber no matter your age, what shape you’re in (here’s why you need whole grains). When you tell…
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