Chopsticks Recycled Into Something You Can Use, Not Landfill

National Chopsticks Day was February 6th, and we headed out for a sushi dinner. But as we removed the chopsticks from their paper wrapper, we paused to wonder how many pairs of chopsticks are thrown out every day, after just one meal, and how many trees are felled in their production. So we looked it…
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A Margarita Sundae Recipe For National Margarita Day

[1] A Margarita sundae for National Margarita Day, made in the classic Margarita cocktail glass. The sundae combines the flavors of the cocktail into a dessert (photos #1, #2, and #3 © The Nibble). [2] The flavors of a classic Margarita are tequila*, orange liqueur, and lime juice (photo © The Nibble). [3] You can…
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M. Cacao Chile Caramels For Your Hot Valentine

Even if you’re not a big fan of hot chile peppers, these caramels from M. Cacao are hot stuff. Chef Delphin Gomes: Michael collaborates with Chef Delphin Gomes, a French pastry master, and Michael Nichols, the company founder, to develop chocolate creations that never fail to dazzle. For this box of spicy caramel enrobed in…
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Love Potion No. 31 Valentine Ice Cream From Baskin-Robbins

[1] Love Potion No. 31 is delicious, even if you’re not after love (photos #1 and #2 © Baskin-Robbins). [2] Get the fancy red waffle cone with the heart-shaped sprinkles. [3] You can mix up your own potion, with hibiscus tea, cranberry juice and pomegranate juice, plus mulling spices (photo © Anete Lusina | Pexels).…
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For Furmint February Try Furmint, A White Wine From Hungary

February 1st was International Furmint Day. The month is designated Furmint February. But what is Furmint*, many might ask? It’s a white grape from Hungary, made into a noteworthy white wine. We knew Furmint as the main white wine grape used in the grape blend for Hungarian’s famous Tokaji (Tokay), but we’d never had any…
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