Celeriac, Celery Root, Knob Celery, A Root By Any Other Name…

[1] Call it celeriac or celery root: It’s not a beauty, but you’ll be hooked by its delicious, distinctive flavor (photo © The Chef’s Garden_. [2] Use the tops as garnish and in salads, soup stocks and stir frys (photo © Good Eggs).   If you were asked to name root vegetables, you probably would…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

TOP PHOTO: Elegant drops of homemade marshmallow cream at Guard and Grace Restaurant | Denver. BOTTOM PHOTO: Chocolate “Fluff” from Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice.   For the upcoming holiday season, something special is the name of the game. Today’s tip was inspired by Guard and Grace in Denver, where dessert plates are garnished…
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Boston Cream Pie Recipe & History For National Boston Cream Pie Day

October 23rd is National Boston Cream Pie Day, but don’t let the name fool you. Boston Cream Pie is a layer cake: two layers of buttery sponge cake sandwiched with crème pâtissière (pastry cream or vanilla cream filling) or custard filling and topped with a glaze of chocolate ganache. The history and recipe follow, but…
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