TIP OF THE DAY: Truffle Honey

September is National Honey Month. Honey and truffles are a match made in heaven: A jar of good truffle-infused honey is a true pleasure. The earthy truffle melts into the rich sweetness of the honey. Serve it with hunks of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and crusty bread for dessert, with fresh strawberries or over vanilla, coffee or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Enlist The Kids

Involve the kids in meal planning. Let them pick out dishes that appeal to them, and develop their interest in cooking and entertaining. Younger children can be offered simple choices—should we have A or B, and which side dishes. Older children can browse through cookbooks—check out Rachel Ray’s 30-Minute Meals For Kids. Discuss dishes with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Passion Cocktails

Balmy August nights call for refreshing cocktails, and this passionfruit cocktail is just the ticket. For two cocktails, you’ll need one cup of chilled passion fruit purée or nectar (if you can’t find the nectar at your regular market, try a natural food or specialty food store) and a bottle of chilled sparkling wine or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Drink Your Dessert

Some of the most refreshing desserts are the simplest. Put fresh fruit salad in a wine goblet and cover it with a fizzy Moscato d’Asti, a sweet sparkling wine from Italy (our favorite is La Spinetta from Rivetti, with an amazingly low alcohol level of around 6%, similar to beer). The sparkling wine elevates the fruit…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cheese Kabobs

Cheese kabobs are a festive way to serve different cheeses at parties, and are a fun family snack (and save the calories and carbs of bread and crackers). Buy blocks of different-color cheeses that can be cut into 1-inch cubes. Put 3 different cubes on a skewer or jumbo toothpick, alternating with a fruit (melon…
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