TIP OF THE DAY: Make Your Own Peppermint Bark Recipe

Peppermint bark is our favorite holiday confection, and our number one favorite bark is the Peppermint Cookie Bark (photo #1) from Enstrom’s, which also makes the best almond toffee we’ve ever had (and it’s also available sugar-free!). A one-pound box is $22.95 and worth every penny—and the line is certified kosher by Scroll K |…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gummy Bear House

Instead of a gingerbread house: a gummy bear house. Photo by Elena Schweitzer | IST.   Here’s a fun project that adults and kids alike will enjoy: replacing the holiday gingerbread house with with a mini house of cookies, gummy bears and other candies. We’ve developed an adult fascination with gummy candies—especially since we discovered…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Holiday Flavored Coffee

Pumpkin Spice coffee is a hit during the holidays. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Most people have their favorite holiday traditions. One of ours is holiday-flavored coffee, typically a “Pumpkin Spice” blend (a.k.a. “Autumn Harvest”) with pumpkin pie spices—cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Big coffee sellers have expanded their offerings over the years.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Turkey Leftovers Sandwich

This time of year, we get recipes every day for turkey leftovers. For us, nothing beats a turkey sandwich…or two…or six. To keep from getting bored after your second turkey sandwich, plan ahead. Plan for different breads. Alternate baguette, brioche, crusty peasant bread, hero rolls, pita a sweet bread like King’s Hawaiian or a tortilla…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Hash From Leftovers

We’re being inundated with recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers. But today’s tip is good for leftovers year-round. Leftover potatoes—boiled or roasted—make good hash. Leftover meat, poultry or fish added to the dish turns it into a main course instead of a side. Just sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, any other veggies and herbs, and stir…
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