TIP OF THE DAY: Pet Gourmet

  Keep gourmet pet treats in the pantry for animal guests. Go to a pet store and buy something special.Their human companions will be extra-appreciative that you’ve thought to provide more than an everyday Milk Bone for your animal visitor. See our favorite animal treats in THE NIBBLE’s Dog & Cat Treats Section.

TIP OF THE DAY: Developing Younger Palates

Even if your fledgling gourmets shrink from trying stronger cheeses, you can begin “cheese appreciation” at an early age by teaching them quality in the cheeses they do like. Buy different brands of Cheddar, Swiss and cream cheese, for example, and let the kids evaluate the differences between regular supermarket brands, organic brands and artisan…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Vitamin C Juice Jolt

If you turn to orange juice for vitamin C, you should know that tropical fruit juices like guava and mango have even more vitamin C per serving. They also have more layers of flavor. Natural food markets and chains like Whole Foods are one source to find tropical juices; international supermarkets catering to Latino, Indian…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Novelty Pasta Shapes

  When using decorative pastas (pumpkins, hearts, grape clusters), you don’t need to serve a full bowl of the special shapes. Use just 1/4 to 1/3 of the decorative shapes and fill the majority of the bowl with a standard “short cut” like elbows or small shells. The special shapes will actually stand out better…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Gourmet Sausage Snacks

Buy flavored gourmet sausages (black bean, sundried tomato, portobello, spinach/feta and a wide variety of others others) and cut them into bite-size chunks. Serve them with toothpicks and flavored mustards or other dipping sauces for a quick and easy snack. Sliced sausages can be frozen and then microwaved in seconds for snacks or to serve…
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