TIP OF THE DAY: Choucroute Garnie

Now that there’s as chill in the air, the people of Alsace have been cooking up their famous recipe, Choucroute Garnie—pronounced shoo-CROOT gar-NEE and translating to dressed sauerkraut. The “dressing” consists of sausages and other salted meats and, typically, potatoes. It’s stick-to-your-ribs goodness on a chilly day. You know it’s autumn when the dish appears…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Custard With Maple Pecan Crunch

As an alternative to pumpkin pie—or perhaps in addition to it—how about some pumpkin custard? It’s eggier and richer than conventional pumpkin pie filling, and because there’s no crust, it’s gluten free. This lovely recipe, from Nielsen Massey, is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. If you don’t have ramekins or custard cups, use 6-ounce teacups. How…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Beer & Pumpkin Ale

Even George Washington was a fan of pumpkin beer. He brewed his own, of course. Photo courtesy CraftBeer.com.   Thanks to Julia Herz of CraftBeer.com for today’s tip: Pick up some pumpkin beer or ale. In fact, have a pumpkin beer tasting for Halloween (with or without costumes), and bring it instead of wine to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

[1] Fresh, warm donuts with an apple cider glaze (photo © Karo Syrup). [2] Fragrant cinnamon, ground from the bark of the cinnamon tree, scents the donuts (photo © American Heritage Chocolate).   On Thursday we purchased an apple cider donut at our local farmers market. It was just OK, with no detectable hint of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pair Cheese & Nuts

Asiago cheese with candied walnuts and raspberries. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   Yesterday was National Nut Day, so the folks at the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board sent us some popular cheese and nut pairings. In addition to fruits, breads and crackers, nuts a flavor and crunch counterpoint. Try these pairings the next time…
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