TIP OF THE DAY: Cheese Hors d’Oeuvre For Entertaining Or Snacking

We found these photos on the Facebook page of Jarlsberg USA, and liked the idea for holiday entertaining as well as family snacking. Make four or five different versions to serve with cocktails, or one or two types for a TV snack. For a children’s activity, you can set out ingredients and let kids assemble…
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GIFT: Patrón XO Cafe Incendio, Spicy Chocolate Liqueur

Deep chocolate, glowing heat. Photo courtesy Patrón Tequila.   Like chocolate? Like chile heat? Have we got a drink for you! Following up on the success of their coffee liqueur, Patrón XO Cafe, Patrón Tequila has launched a chocolate version: Patrón XO Cafe Incendio. The name is a bit confusing. While there may be coffee…
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Cider Cocktails – Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe, Sparkling Pear

Cider cocktails: We don’t get enough of them. It’s our own fault, since we habitually order one of our three favorite cocktails instead of going for the seasonal specialty. Eating seasonally means drinking seasonally, too. So from now through the end of holiday season, we’re going to enjoy cocktails with fall and winter ingredients, returning…
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RECIPE: Roasted Beets & Brussels Sprouts

A marriage of two of our favorite fall vegetables with added bacon: What could be better? This side dish can take a place on your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner tables, or be served as part of a weekday dinner. The recipe is from the new Paleo Takes 5—Or Fewer cookbook, which focuses on recipes with…
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RECIPE: Japanese Chicken Noodle Soup With Udon

Today is National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day, honoring a series of books that have been warming hearts for twenty years with their inspirational stories. While some might use the day to feed the soul, we’re doing some traditional feeding with a twist on chicken noodle soup: Japanese chicken soup from Haru restaurant in…
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