TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Chocolate Truffles, Honey Sweetened

Don’t these truffles look delicious, the work of a skilled professional? They are, the famous Force Noir* truffles from San Francisco chocolatier Michael Recchiuti (one of our favorites). He invites you to make them at home with the recipe below. Truffles can cost $3 apiece at an artisan chocolate shop. Egad! In truth, if you…
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FOOD FUN: Make A Snowman Latte Or Cappuccino

In a cup of hot coffee, he’s not so frosty (photo courtesy Illy).   There may not be enough snow on the ground to build a snowman, but you can build one atop a cappuccino or latte, with this recipe from Illy. This easy-to-make snowman is fun for adults, and can be adapted to hot…
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RECIPE: Cranberry-Orange Relish & Variations

[1] Cranberry-orange relish is one of our favorite Thanksgiving sides (photo © Ocean Spray). [2] This recipe, from Healthy Seasonal Recipes, substitutes raspberry jam for some of the sugar (photo © Healthy Seasonal Recipes). [3] Whole fresh cranberries last for months in the fridge. We pop them into the freezer to make this relish year-round…
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