FOOD FUN: Party Plate Decals For Any Occasion

Just a few of the Christmas decal choices. Photo courtesy Create UR Plate.   We absolutely love this line of plate decals, created by party planner Sandy Casey of Create UR Plate. Hundreds of choices let you tailor your dishes to any party occasion. The “magic” comes from adhesive decals, which adhere to the base…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Peanut Hottie

Wowsa: this hot peanut butter drink is terrific! Photo courtesy Peanut Hottie.   It’s true: We’ve gone nuts over Peanut Hottie, the most innovative beverage we’ve seen in a long time and the first-ever hot peanut butter drink. Instead of hot chocolate, made with cocoa powder, it’s hot peanut butter, made with peanut flour. And…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Dessert Bites & Picks

Instead of full-size desserts, serve tasty mouthfuls: picks and bites. Photo courtesy Eat Wisconsin Cheese.   Yesterday we published a list of hors d’oeuvre picks and bites for holiday entertaining. Today, it’s on to desserts! These irresistible desserts are easy to make and almost guiltless. Enjoy just a bite or two instead of a full-size…
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RECIPE: Crispy Sweet Potato Roast

This roasted potato dish is similar to a Provençal tian. Even if you’re serving a traditional sweet potato dish, make these, too (photo © Carey Nershi | Reclaiming Provincial | via Vermont Creamery).   During the holiday season, one of America’s great producers of artisan butters, Vermont Creamery, creates a variation of their award winning…
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FOOD 101: Real Maple Vs. Maple Flavor

Grade A Light maple syrup (left) and Grade A Medium maple syrup. Photo courtesy Federation des Producteurs Acéricoles du Quebec.   While maple flavor can be enjoyed year-round, traditionally it’s a fall and winter flavor: We’re in prime maple season. So here’s a lesson on the difference between real maple syrup (also called pure maple…
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