TIP OF THE DAY: Share A Favorite Gadget

For an inexpensive holiday gift or stocking stuffer, give one of your favorite kitchen gadgets—one that most people probably don’t have, but you wouldn’t want to be without. Last year for us it was a serrated peeler, two years ago a mushroom brush. But this year, it’s going to be a Wavy Knife from Crisp…
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GIFT: Teesy Weensy Microchip Cookies

It’s raining microchips: Hallelujah! Photo courtesy JK Chocolates.   Tiny cookies, 1/2-inch in diameter. When we first received them as a gift, we thought: What to do with these? Sprinkle them on ice cream? We’d rather eat one big cookie than fuss with tiny ones. But we were the minority opinion. Squeals of delight from…
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GIFT: Sushumna Chocolate

The chocolate is made in individually-wrapped tiles. Photo courtesy Sushumna.   For the person who meditates or does yoga, consider a gift of Sushumna chocolate. This line of “chakra-choc” includes seven flavors that correlate to the seven major energy points (chakras) in the body developed. Hindus refer to the chakras as the intersections of energy…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Cocktail Garnishes

Deck the drink with a holiday garnish. Photo courtesy Davio’s | Manhattan.   While you’re pouring good cheer for the holidays, how about a special seasonal garnish? From Davio’s Manhattan, a terrific steakhouse (across from Grand Central Station at Lexington Avenue and 45th Street), this holiday garnish couldn’t be easier. Simply wash and dry rosemary…
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RECIPE: Game Day BBQ Deviled Eggs With Pulled Pork

A hearty approach to deviled eggs: Top them with barbecue! (photo © Byron’s BBQ)   This tasty, fun recipe was developed by Byron’s BBQ for the November 29th Egg Bowl. The result: Ole Miss triumphed over Mississippi State, and some people enjoyed barbecue-topped deviled eggs. Whether you’re at the stadium or on the couch, the…
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