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PRODUCT: Liz Lemon Frozen Greek Yogurt

February 1, 2013 at 4:07 pm · Filed under Ice Cream-Sorbet-Yogurt

“30 Rock” is now television history. The award-winning sitcom was created by Tina Fey, who also starred as Liz Lemon, the head writer of an NBC sketch comedy show.* The final new episode ran last night, capping seven years of memorable entertainment and a record 22 Emmy nominations in 2009. The numerous wins include three for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Fans can watch the reruns with a pint of Liz Lemon frozen yogurt, the latest flavor from Ben & Jerry’s. A refreshing Greek frozen yogurt in lemon with a blueberry lavender swirl, the flavor promises to be as sweet and tart as Liz Lemon herself.

Liz Lemon, the flavor, is now launching in Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops and pints will hit grocers’ freezer cases by the end of the month.

In syndication and in the freezer, Liz Lemon lives on.

 
Liz Lemon herself would eat this from the pint with a spoon. Photo courtesy Ben & Jerry’s.
 

Ben & Jerry’s launched their Greek frozen yogurt line a year ago. It’s a favorite of everyone at THE NIBBLE. Here’s our original review.

*The show was loosely based on Fey’s experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live.
  

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VALENTINE GIFT: Twice The Vice Chocolates With Alcohol

February 1, 2013 at 8:34 am · Filed under Chocolate, Giftable, Valentine's Day


Top shelf alcohol infuses the ganaches in
these bonbons. Photo courtesy Twice The
Vice.

   We love Twice The Vice, “spirited” chocolates filled with ganaches that are beautifully infused with premium alcohol.

But not everyone can get them. Due to their high alcohol content, the chocolates can only be mailed to adults in the 19 states that allow purchase of alcohol by mail (AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NH, NV, NY, TX, VA, WA). If your state isn’t listed, petition your legislators: Twice The Vice is worth the effort.

We’ve enjoyed other brands of alcohol-filled chocolates. But chocolatier Craig Boreth has created the superior winning line: redolent of the flavor of fine spirits while not overwhelmed by them.

While the regular collections are superb, the Spirits of Romance Collection is de rigeur for Valentine gifting.

The box contains 16 bonbons in Champagne, Chocolate Martini, 18-Year Scotch and Hazelnut Liqueur. It’s $44 and worth it, for both the taste sensation and the long-lasting memories.

Head to the online store at TwiceTheVice.com.

 

  

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TIP OF THE DAY: Radicchio Spoons Appetizer

February 1, 2013 at 8:06 am · Filed under Appetizers-Hors d’Oeuvre, Recipes, Tip Of The Day

We love this easy hors d’oeuvre idea: radicchio “spoons.” Fill the spoons with whatever you like and you’ve got an hors d’oeuvre that’s delicious, low in calories, healthful and crunchy.

Here, food stylist and photographer Kelly Sasuga used green and red radicchio leaves, creating an eye-catching presentation.

What should you fill the leaves with? Anything you like, but here are some ideas:

  • Chopped figs or dates and chopped orange segments with some grated orange peel, mixed into cream cheese
  • Chopped pickled vegetables atop Greek yogurt or salad greens
  • Chopped smoked salmon and chives atop sour cream
  • Crumbled bacon and diced tomato atop a dab of mayo (for a “BLT”)
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    An elegant and easy hors d’oeuvre. Photo by Kelly Sasuga | Fresh Origins Microgreens.
  • Crushed pineapple and another favorite fruit (tiny dice) atop sour cream
  • Dips: artichoke, crab, spinach or other favorite dip
  • Freestyle: a bit of cheese, dried or fresh fruit and nuts, for example
  • Goat cheese, chopped pistachio nuts and shredded basil
  • Guacamole garnished with a pimiento strip
  • Israeli salad (diced cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes and parsley marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and chopped mint leaves, well drained)
  • Pear, blue cheese and chopped toasted pecans
  • Salsa (well drained)
  • Seafood salad
  • Tzatziki

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    ADD A GARNISH

    A garnish of microgreens makes any hors d’oeuvre more attractive, sophisticated and flavorful.

    If you can’t find microgreens, use snipped fresh parsley or other fresh herb for a big flavor enhancement.
     
     
    DO IT EVERY DAY

    If you want to eat more veggies, use radicchio spoons instead of bread to eat your daily tuna or egg salad.
      

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