Mexican Christmas Pudding Recipe: Budin de Rompope, Eggnog Pudding

Oh give us some figgy pudding (photo courtesy Gerry Lerner | London Lennie’s.   Christmas pudding is an English tradition. It has been celebrated in song since at least the 16th century. Thought to bring luck and prosperity to all those who share it, it is typically made five weeks before Christmas, on or after…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rich Hot Chocolate With Fewer Calories

Just a few sips hit the spot. Photo courtesy Dolcezza Gelato.   The headline is a bit of a tease, because the way to enjoy rich hot chocolate, laden with cream, is to have it in an espresso cup. A mug’s worth can be 600 calories or more. If you’re holding a cup with 12…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Salad With Fresh Herbs & A Crouton

Add panache to a salad by including a crouton spread with seasoned fresh cheese or Greek yogurt. Photo courtesy Le Marais Bakery | San Francisco.   During the produce-challenged winter months, there’s no better way to dress up a salad than with a crouton and fresh herbs. In fact, it works even at the height…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Trash Fish

Steamed dogfish: delicious, especially at $5.50 a pound. Photo © Marco Guidi | Dreamstime.   Our friends at GQ magazine sent us their 50 Best Things To Eat Right Now article, and we learned something new: trash fish. In the fishing industry, a by-catch is a fish or other marine species that is caught unintentionally…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Best Way To Thaw Meat

We’ve got the two best ways to go from freezer to plate. Photo courtesy Mart2Go.com.   Many of us keep meat in the freezer and thaw it overnight in the fridge when we’re ready to use it. But how long can you keep that thawed meat before cooking it? Here’s the scoop from AG Local,…
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