RECIPE: Scripture Cake For Easter

Fun for foodies: Gluttony focuses on the great feasts of history. Photo courtesy Ten Speed Press.   In her new book, GLUTTONY: More IS More” (Red Rock Press), Nan Lyons, known for the wonderful novel and movie, Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe, describes some of the most lavish feasts and singular dishes…
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RECIPE: Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich

[1] Add lobster to your grilled cheese sandwich (photo© T-Fal). [2] We used the claw meat in the sandwiches, but you can enjoy it separately (photo © Hancock Gourmet Lobster). [3] Tarragon and lobster are a great pairing (photo © Good Eggs). [4] Sriracha sauce is from Thailand, but this popular brand is made in…
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GIFT: Bird’s Nest Cheesecake

This cheesecake gift from Harry & David is inspired by the chirping birds of spring, who decorate the top with a “nest” of premium chocolate shavings that holds a few bright blue candy almond robin’s eggs. The creamy cheesecakes also feature a chocolate cookie crust and a chocolate ganache layer on top. The two New…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Liqueur For Mom Or Dad

Home-infused clementine vodka. Photo © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog.   Our colleague Hannah Kaminsky of Bittersweet Blog has already made her Mother’s Day gift: which she calls climoncello (a rift on the lemon liqueur, limoncello). You’ve got more than enough time to make your own liqueur for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, in any…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Create A Signature Breakfast Sandwich

[1] How many different ways can you make a ham-and-egg breakfast sandwich? This version is from The Tuck Room Tavern in Los Angeles (photo © The Tuck Room). [2] Go beyond the Egg McMuffin and create your fantasy breakfast sandwich like this one (recipe below—photo © Melissa’s Produce).   Ask an American to name a…
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