Healthy Snacking: DateFix Natural Energy Snack

We discovered a new product at this year’s big food show for the specialty food trade: DateFix Natural Energy Snack. Although it was developed by a long-distance runner, it’s a real find for those of us who have never run a block in our lives. DateFix is a healthy snack that’s made only with puréed…
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How Burrata Is Made & The Different Types Of Burrata Cheese

[1] Burrata is a delicious first course or snack, paired with basil, tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil (photos #1, #2 and #3 © Mozzarella Company). [2] Burrata stracciatella. Cutting into the pocket of mozzarella cheese reveals shreds of mozzarella mixed with cream. [3] Burrata con crema with red grapes and balsamic glaze. You can…
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Red, White & Blue Sundae Recipe for July 4th

One of our friends is making red, white, and blue cake pops. But we’re making a very easy—and impressive—red, white, and blue sundae (photo #1). There’s no better “win” than finding a recipe for a dramatic dessert that can be assembled quickly. For more July 4th treats, check out these recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner,…
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Shredded Salad Recipe & Different Ways To Shred Vegetables

[1] Shredded vegetable salad as a pretty first course (photo © Contra Restaurant | NYC). [2] A shredded salad of red cabbage, carrot, and mint. Here’s the recipe (photo © Recipe Tin Eats). [3] Shredding vegetables on a mandoline (photo © Quinciple | Facebook). [4] Chopped salad (photo © California Olive Ranch | Facebook). [5]…
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Tea Ice Pops Recipes For National Iced Tea Month

You can make turn any kind of tea into an ice pop, from a diet pop made with noncaloric sweetener to an elaborate fruit-filled, creamy pop. Start with your choice of plain tea, chai, Earl Grey, Constant Comment spiced tea, rooibos or other herbal tea, whatever. Then pick a sweetener and perhaps an inclusion. You…
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