TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Gift

Headed out to a Halloween party? You could bring a bottle of wine or other libation that will blend in with all the bottles brought by everyone else. Instead, make your hostess gift stand out—permanently. A mug, plate or other Halloween-themed serving piece will be a permanent reminder that you came to party. To add…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Truly Special Salad

What is a salad? According to the Random House Dictionary, it’s: 1. A usually cold dish consisting of vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, covered with a dressing and sometimes containing seafood, meat or eggs. 2. Any of various dishes consisting of foods, such as meat, seafood, eggs, pasta or fruit, prepared singly or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Save The Shrimp Shells

Turn your shrimp shells into another delicious dish. If you’ve purchased shell-on shrimp, you get more than delicious shrimp for your money. In Japan, the shells are battered and grilled as a crunchy appetizer. But that’s not what we’re suggesting—yet. The shrimp shells add lovely flavor to a variety of dishes: Make a simple shrimp…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Honey Drink

Good to the last drop. Photo courtesy Savannah Bee Company. When there’s just a bit of honey left in the jar, don’t toss it out: Make a honey julep. Fill the honey jar halfway with hot water, screw the cap on and shake until the honey is dissolved. Pour the “honey water” over ice, add…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Vinegar Substitutes

Lucini balsamic vinegar, a NIBBLE favorite, is available at Amazon.com. Photo by B.A. Van Sise. THE NIBBLE pantry has a dozen different types of vinegar, from the basics—balsamic, champagne, cider, sherry and wine vinegars—to rice vinegar and our favorite flavor-infused vinegars (we have almost everything from Boyajian). But what if a recipe calls for a…
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