TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: CrunchDaddy Popcorn

Back in 2012, we reviewed a startup company with 10 flavors of savory or caramel corn: CrunchDaddy Popcorn. You know it’s not just good: In the ubiquitous world of popcorn, their business just keeps growing. The company has expanded distribution, evolved their product flavors and traded most of the original brown kraft paper bags for…
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TIP: How To Remove That Burnt Popcorn Smell

October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. We love popcorn, a whole grain snack that’s low in calories when seasoned simply with spices and herbs. You can also use your FDA-sanctioned two daily tablespoons of heart-healthy olive oil. But chief among our kitchen foibles is burnt microwaved popcorn. It not only imparts a horrendous lingering odor;…
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RECIPE: Blueberry Trail Mix

A snack of different names: blueberry trail mix, snack mix, party mix. Photo courtesy U.S. Highbush Blueberry Counci.   Are you astonished by the sudden jump in price of fresh blueberries? That’s because blueberry season is over. But there is a substitute: dried blueberries. Use them in and on: Bundt and pound cakes, cookies, muffins…
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FOOD FUN: Mac & Cheese Potato Skins

The fun thing about mash-ups is that the combinations are endless. But we didn’t have to go too far to find this great combo: mac and cheese potato skins. We sighted them on Tony Roma’s Facebook page and promptly made some macaroni and cheese so we could then whip up a batch of potato skins.…
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FOOD FUN: Mac & Cheese Potato Skins

Many people enjoy crunchy potato skins filled with with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions. But at Tony Roma’s, they switch out the cheddar and sour cream for macaroni and cheese. You can make the mac and cheese from scratch, or use leftover mac and cheese. RECIPE: MAC & CHEESE POTATO SKINS Ingredients…
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