TODAY IN FOOD: It’s National Pound Cake Day

[1] Strawberry shortcake pound cake: Bake the cake in a loaf pan, slice it horizontally, and the strawberries and whipped cream. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Baker Chick). [2] Pistachio chocolate chip pound cake bundt. Here’s the recipe (photo © King Arthur Flour). [3] In the summer, add fresh berries to the batter. Here’s…
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TODAY IN FOOD: It’s National Mulled Wine Day

[1] A cinnamon stick for garnish is optional. Here’s a recipe from Gimme Some Oven (photo © Gimme Some Oven). [2] We drink mulled wine from glass mugs (photo © Bodum). If you have stemmed glasses, now’s the time to bring them out (photo © Edward Howell | Unsplash). Mulled wine with dried fruit (photo…
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TODAY IN FOOD: It’s National Banana Creme Pie Day

This white chocolate banana tart, scrumptious in and of itself, has been accessorized with a chocolate straw, a miniature cookie, fresh raspberries and a mint sprig. Recipe and photograph courtesy of El Rey Chocolate.   It’s National Banana Creme Pie Day. As we were going through our recipes, we found this one for a White…
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PRODCT REVIEW: Frontier Soup’s Corn Chowder

Need comfort? Make this soup. Frontier Soups’ Corn Chowder mix is a great food find.   We’re sad now that winter is turning into spring, because we won’t have an excuse to whip up a batch of one of our favorite uber-comfort foods, the luscious corn chowder from Frontier Soups. Frontier’s entire line of dry…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Rosemary Pepper Bacon

Winter days beg for hearty breakfasts and brunches, and this tasty bacon recipe is sure-to-please. Put strips of bacon on a baking sheet. Strip leaves from one sprig of rosemary per half pound of bacon and sprinkle them over the meat. Add fresh-cracked pepper to taste and roast at 400°F until crisp, about 10 minutes.…
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