Category: Tip Of The Day

The Different Orange Liqueurs & The History Of Orange Liqueur

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Updated July 2026 Do you know your Gran Gala from your Grand Marnier? Or other orange liqueurs? Orange liqueur is a popular ingredient in cocktails, from classics like the Margarita and Sidecar to the contemporary Cosmopolitan. It’s also used in foods from chicken to mousse. Orange liqueurs are made from the peel of bitter oranges—generally…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Plate Decorations

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If you admire the fancy plate decoration done by fine chefs, here’s a tip: It’s easy to makes everyday food look quite spectacular! There are three easy steps: 1. Consider placing a bright-colored sauce or purée atop the plate, under the food. If you’re not using a sauce, try a circular or zig-zag drizzle. 2.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ways To Use Miso Paste

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White miso paste, also called mild or sweet miso. Photo © CrumbsAndTales. Try their recipe for carrot, miso and ginger salad dressing.   Almost everyone who has been to a Japanese restaurant has had miso soup. But today’s tip includes other things to do with miso (MEE-zoe). Thanks to the popularity of miso, you can…
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