Category: Tip Of The Day

TIP OF THE DAY: Glamorous Cupcakes In Minutes

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What’s the hottest cake in America? The cupcake! If you live in a large city, no doubt cupcake boutiques are sprouting up like wildflowers. Here’s how you can serve the cupcakes people want to eat, while adding glamorous toppings that make the cupcakes taste even better: We have three pages of cupcake decorating ideas that…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Give Away The Gadgets

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If your kitchen gadget drawer is as clogged as most, it’s time to declutter. Take everything out of your gadget drawer. Sort the gadgets into three piles: use weekly, use monthly, haven’t used in a long time. If you haven’t used an item in year, give it away to someone who needs it (or to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Summer Cheese Course

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Charm your guests with special summer cheese plates. This individually-plated cheese course is made by slicing four-inch rounds of cheese into eight wedges, and adding a visual counterpoint of a square-cut cheese and a sautéed mushroom stuffed with herbed goat cheese. While a simple garnish would be fine—a sprinkling of nuts and fruits—the delight here…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use A Bigger Bowl

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We use these melamine mixing bowls in THE NIBBLE’s test kitchen. Here’s a tip from The Competent Cook (reviewed below): When it comes to selecting a mixing bowl, bigger is better. Even if you’re just whisking five tablespoons of vinaigrette, a larger bowl provides a greater range of motion. This means better emulsion and less…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Herbs & Spices Day

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Today is Herbs & Spices Day, the day to expand your repertoire beyond the familiar garlic, oregano and paprika. • Check out the fresh herbs in the produce section of your market, and make dinner tonight with something new. You can season dishes or snip herbs into your salad. • Browse the spice racks and…
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