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Does your state have an official state cookie? As someone whose first word was cookie, according to my mom, I think my state should have one. The bizcochito, also spelled biscochito, is New Mexico’s official state cookie and is a traditional favorite there for celebrations. This cookie isn’t well-known outside of New Mexico, it’s [...] 
Mothers are special. Let this Mother’s Day be extraordinary with a few tips from an expert chef. Ask Miss A’s spotlight chef is Chris Brugler. Originally from Philadelphia, Brugler has evolved his love of food into an esteemed business, which is now one of Los Angeles’ premier catering companies, Chris Brugler Catering. Brugler began [...] 
Get Ready To Dig In To Queso Fundido With Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette (Photo Credit: Sandy Axelrod) Cinco de Mayo actually marks the defeat of the French at the battle of Puebla by Mexican forces on May 5, 1863 during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). This is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, but in [...] 
My family’s tradition has always been to eat ham on Easter Sundays. My grandma would bake a delicious glazed ham and we would enjoy a fabulous feast. Somewhere along the line, we decided to buy a ham ready to enjoy. When I came across a recipe for a simple glaze, I knew it was [...] 
I was thrown into the world of baking breads in culinary school and it was instant love. I sunk myself into the meditation of kneading dough, lulled by the rhythmic motion of my bench scraper moving across the worn, wooden workspace. I watched the magic of yeast billow the dough into large soft bubbles, [...] 
Pound cake is very much an Easter meal staple. The golden vanilla color and smooth, fluffy texture render this the perfect spring dessert. Although pound cake is known for its dense texture, you don’t need to drench your batter with butter and cream in order to create that unique characteristic of the Easter dessert. [...] 
Margarita Party Decor (Photo Credit: Pottery Barn) Did you know today is National Margarita Day? Well it’s really a holiday, and it wouldn’t be a holiday without a party. Skinnygirl® Cocktails offers a stress-free and guilt-free way to throw a Margarita Day party at home. We tried a the recipes bellows and it [...] 
If you are looking to prepare a Valentines Day meal at home this year, then the team at Miss A have the perfect meal for you. While some spend a large amount of time selecting the perfect restaurant and making reservations for an expensive Valentine’s Day dinner, others opt to stay at home and [...] 
photo Credit: Chocolate Exotica Traverse City With Valentine’s day around the corner, try something edgier this year. How about beer and chocolate? Absolutely! While many think wine and chocolate, the intensity of chocolate can take over wine and the acidity factor of wine can throw the balance between the two. Pairing beer [...] 
A great punch is an easy way to add a touch of festivity to your New Year’s Eve party menus. For something a little more unexpected and with a twist, try serving these holiday mocktails from Eating Well at your next festive occasion. [...] |
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May 8th, 2013 
