TIP OF THE DAY: Three Minute Caramel Latte

Yesterday we wound up in a long line at Starbucks. All we wanted was a plain cup of coffee. Everyone else was there for a caramel latte or pumpkin latte, which require far more prep time. Please don’t think we’re being self serving, but you can make your own caramel latte at home, in three…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 12 Delicious Ways To Use Grapes

Grilled fish with grape relish. Photo courtesy California Table Grape Commission.   Grapes are an easily portable snack and energy food, high in fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Composed 80% of water, they’re also a help with hydration. Yet beyond snacking, versatile, popular grapes demand to be incorporated into recipes. What kind of grapes? Many…
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What Is Quark Cheese? A Creamy, Slightly Tart Fresh Cheese

[1] Quark can be eaten like yogurt or used as a bread spread and in recipes (photo © Vermont Creamery). [2] Pancakes with savory garnish: quark cheese and marinated cherry tomatoes (photo © Wisconsin Cheese).   If you like yogurt—or even if you don’t—try quark cheese. It’s smooth and creamy like Greek yogurt or sour…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Whole Wheat Flour For Baking

Snack on raisin walnut bread made with the more nutritious whole wheat flour. Photo courtesy U.S. Apple Association.   For some reason, a lot of people don’t like the idea of whole wheat. They think that refined white flour tastes better. But whole wheat is more flavorful in a good way—not to mention much more…
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