PRODUCT: Cassoulet Beans For A Summer Cassoulet

[1] A summer cassoulet made with corn and summer squash. The recipe is below (both photos © Rancho Gordo). [2] Tarbais beans are perfect for cassoulets—so much so that Rancho Gordo calls them “cassoulet beans.” Get them at RanchoGordo.com. [3] In attractive packages, Rancho Gordo beans are welcome gifts for your favorite cooks. [4] Use…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Mionetto Prosecco

While the third week in July is National Prosecco Week, August 13th is National Prosecco Day. Prosecco, a sparkling wine, is our favorite summer wine—and a good year-round sparkler, taking its place among the world’s noteworthy sparkling wines. Light, fizzy, balanced with a layers of sweet fruit, it’s a good white wine to serve as…
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FOOD FUN: Candy Pop & Cookie Pop Popcorn: M&Ms, Oreos, Twix, Snickers & More

[1] New Candy Pop Snickers (photos #1, #2 and #3 © Snack Pop). [2] The original: Cookie Pop with Oreos. [3] M&M Minis and popcorn. [4] A combo pack of individual servings, available at Sam’s Club (photo © Sam’s Club).   Friends and family know that we don’t enjoy “newsstand” candy, with three exceptions (Hershey’s…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Churn Baby Ice Cream Cups

[1] A cup of Choco Chip Cookie Dough. The sweet cream ice cream has pieces of cookie dough and a cookie dough swirl. It’s topped with a chocolate chip cookie and a fudge drizzle (all photos © Churn Baby | Casper’s Ice Cream). [2] A cup of heaven: chocolate ice cream with a peanut butter…
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PRODUCTS: Gluten-Free Mixes From Pamela’s Products

[1] Make gluten-free pancakes with Pamela’s Baking & Pancake Mix (photos #1, #2, #3 and #4 © Pamela’s Products). [2] Ready for some homemade banana bread? [3] America’s favorite cookie, gluten-free. [4] What are your favorite pizza toppings? For a switch, switch the basil with baby arugula—or use both. [5] Whatever you want to bake,…
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