October 15th is National Greasy Foods Day, pointing a finger at fried foods. We have a great potato stacks recipe below (photo #1), but first: Why are some fried foods so greasy? Because they’re cooked in an excessive amount of oil, and not drained well. HOW TO CUT THE GREASE IN FRIED FOODS […]
[1] Chai Bundt cake is just perfect for fall nibbling. The recipe is below (photos #1, #2, and #4 © King Arthur Baking). [2] There are so many different Bundt cake pan designs, from simple as in photos #1 and #2, to very elaborate. Here are 24 of them. [3] Chai spices can be measured […]
[1] Three flavors of Wildgood—Chocolate, Coffee, and Vanilla Bean—turn into a hot fudge sundae (all photos © Wildgood). [2] Intensely nutty pistachio Wildgood, a European-style pistachio rather than the lighter American style. [3] Cranberry pie à la mode, with Vanilla Bean. [4] Chocolate Hazelnut lovers: Consider blending Nutella into chocolate sauce. [5] Caramelized Fig will […]
[1] A comforting cup of chai, which is traditionally brewed with milk in India (photo © Charles Chocolates). [2] A chai blend of blacck tea andd spices (photo © Spice Station Silverlake). [3] Iced chai (photo © Republic Of Tea). Diwali, or Dipawali, is India’s most important holiday. The five-day festival begins today, so […]
While we already have a Pumpkin Spice Popcorn recipe, this one is even more on-trend: Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn (photo #1). The “latte” comes from the addition of espresso powder, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla sugar (photos #2, #3, and #4). So take a gander, PSL fans. And while you’re checking out this PSL recipe, […]
[1] A simple scrumptious cake for National Apple Month (photo © King Arthur Baking). [2] Some bakers recommend using a mix of apple varieties in cakes and pies (photo © Williams Sonoma). [3] Brown sugar has a deep, caramel or toffee-like flavor due to the added molasses, which adds more richness to fruit and chocolate […]
If you’re not committed to handing out (and eating) Halloween candy and would prefer a sophisticated adult Halloween experience, check out these different types of Halloween cheese. We don’t mean cheeses that look like pumpkins. Rather, these are year-round fine cheeses that happen to have bright Halloween colors or shapes. Take a look, and pair […]
[1] Chocolae and orange mezcal milkshake. Check out the recipe below (photo © Brian West | Alcoholmanac). [2] We like to sip mezcal from a glass with a narrow lip, which focuses the flavors and aromas (photo © Dos Caminos | NYC). [3] In Mexico, mezcal is often enjoyed with fruit sprinkled with sal de […]
We used to buy pumpkin caramels online from a caramel specialist. Then, we came across this recipe from Go Bold With Butter, the recipe website of the American Butter Institute. Now we make several batches each fall for Halloween and Thanksgiving. They’re delicious with a cup of coffee for a snack or a mini-dessert. National […]
[1] Instead of a whole caramel or chocolate apple, have a slice (photo © Colavita). [2] Fuji apples (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Dip the apple slices in melted chocolate (photo © Bella Baker). [4] Melted caramels provide the “garnish,” along with pecans (photo © Candy Warehouse). These Chocolate Caramel Apple Pops are a […]