TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Soup

Chicken tortilla soup combines chicken, corn, grated cheese, garlic, onion and tortilla chips. Who wouldn’t want a big bowl? Photo courtesy Cabot Creamery. February 4th is Homemade Soup Day. Last year, we spoke of homemade soup as an elegant option for entertaining. In the current economy, look at it as a delicious and inexpensive meal…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Red Heart Doilies

Have a heart: Use red doilies on Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy MozzarellaCompany.com. Plan ahead for Valentine’s Day and pick up some small red heart-shaped doilies. Use them to present cocktails, crottins of chèvre, individual desserts (panna cotta, cupcakes) and other dishes on your Valentine’s Day table (start with morning toast!). Use them for just one…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sweet Potato Chips For Sweet Potato Month

February is Sweet Potato Month. Sweet potatoes aren’t just for Thanksgiving—they’re delicious year-round and are more nutritious than white potatoes. For a fun family treat, make sweet potato chips—a delicious snack or side to any meat or vegetarian dinner. Get the recipe for sweet potato chips. Don’t like salt? Make this sweet potato cheesecake and…
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