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TIP OF THE DAY: Gingerbread, “In Season”

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Often, the food holidays are established in months that make little sense—National Plum Pudding Day in February, when plum pudding is a Christmas tradition. Another example is National Gingerbread Day—which is today, June 5th. Why isn’t it in the fall, a more popular time for spice cookies; or in December, the month for making gingerbread…
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COOKING VIDEO: Balsamic-Glazed Apricots With Ricotta Clouds

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  When was the last time you made a dessert using fresh apricots? For most of us, the answer is: never. So here’s a quick and easy recipe for Balsamic-Glazed Apricots With Ricotta Clouds. If you think that “caramelized apricots” and “honey balsamic glaze” require a lot of work, this video will show you that…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fresh Apricots

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Fresh apricots: a seasonal treat. Photo courtesy Washington State Fruit Commission.   Many of us enjoy dried apricots (stuff them with goat cheese!) and apricot preserves. But how many of us eat fresh apricots in the late spring, when they come into season? Not enough, based on a poll of THE NIBBLE staff. Savor the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Easy Fruit Sorbet

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With all the luscious fruit coming into season, it’s time to make easy fruit sorbet. You don’t even need an ice cream maker. You can make granita in a plastic container or the bottom of a metal ice cube tray. Unlike ice cream and frozen yogurt, sorbet is dairy-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, vegan and free of…
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