TIP OF THE DAY: 10+ Additional Uses For A Waffle Iron

Recently we had to get rid of some things in our appliance cabinet to make room for a large countertop pizza maker. Two items bit the dust: an old Cuisinart kept as a “back-up” for 15 years, but have never needed to use; and a beautiful double waffle iron, barely used (we’d rather make French…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Wine With Food (Non-Traditional Matches)

Today’s tip is to step outside your comfort zone and try different wines than the standards you serve with particular foods. If you drink wine often, you no doubt have a favorite to drink with your favorite foods, from snacks to mains to desserts. What happens if you step out of your comfort zone? You…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tea Party Ideas, Part 2

[1] Tea can be classically staged, like this one from Tea Time Magazine, or [2] modern service, like this at the Langham Palace | New York. Instead of classic British tea sandwiches on crustless bread, you can substitute tartines—French open-face sandwiches—or Italian crostini. Here’s a close-up from Honestly Yum.   Yesterday we tendered the idea…
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How To Plan An Afternoon Tea Party & The History Of Afternoon Tea

[1] You don’t need a tiered stand, but you can find inexpensive ones. This one is less than $20 (photo © Chef Buddy | Amazon). [2] Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, inadvertently invented the custom of afternoon tea in 1840 (photo © Woburn Abbey). [3] Cream tea is a simple version of afternoon tea:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rosé Sangria (Think Pink!)

[1] Rosé sangria, an adieu to the formal summer season (photo courtesy La Marina restaurant | NYC). [2] The many shades of rosé depend upon the grape varietal and the length of skin contact (photo courtesy Jot Dot).   We started the summer season with a rose tasting party, and we’re ending it more quietly,…
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