ROSH HASHANAH: Classic Tzimmes Recipe

The Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated this year from the evening of Wednesday, September 4th through the evening of Friday, September 6th (in the Hebrew calendar, the year is year 5774. European (Ashkenazic) Jews have a feast that traditionally includes: Gefilte fish appetizer Chicken soup Brisket or roast chicken Carrot and sweet potato…
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RECIPE: Ice Cream & Grilled Fruit

Grill your dessert: grilled fruit topped with ice cream or sorbet. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   With the end of grilling season in sight, make every meal count. Here is an easy dessert favorite: grilled fruit with ice cream or sorbet. The fun begins when you decide which fruit to pair with which…
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National Trail Mix Day & A Custom Trail Mix Recipe

August 31st is National Trail Mix Day. Make your own blend with the options below. While the concept of mixing nuts and dried fruit has been popular for millennia, “trail mix” as a concept for a modern, portable energy snack is relatively new. The term refers to a mixture of high-energy foods such as dried…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Watermelon Boat

Put your fruit salad or munchies in a watermelon boat. Photo courtesy Old World Gourmet.   Have you ever carved a watermelon basket? The simple watermelon boat shown in the photo is a charming presentation. Most people fill it with fruit salad, but you can create rows of assorted munchies: cheese cubes, crudites, fruit, salami…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Honey & Nuts Spread & Topping

Homemade honey with nuts. Photo courtesy AppleTurnover.tv.   Honey Nuts Cheerios, Chex, Shredded Wheat and Special K; honey nut peanut butter and honey-roasted nuts: Honey and nuts are a natural pairing. If you’ve got nuts and honey, you can take the duo one step further: Combine them into a delicious bread spread and dessert topping,…
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