Food And Beverage

BPT Any special occasion — whether it’s Mother’s Day, a birthday, a wedding shower or a baby shower — presents a great excuse to host a delicious, memorable brunch for family or friends. You can create not just a delicious meal accompanied by tasty drinks, but a special event that your guests will be talking…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl Family Features While some may say being busy is good, it’s not always good for a healthy lifestyle. With less time to prep, the thought of planning nutritious meals and snacks may feel overwhelming, but with simple changes, you can power through your hectic schedule. This full menu of…

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FAMILY FEATURES Easter is a time to celebrate with friends and family. You can create a crowd-pleasing brunch with affordable, high-quality ingredients, wine and tablescape decor.  Elevate your holiday brunch beyond an egg casserole with a Spiral Ham with Red Wine and Citrus Glaze as the centerpiece for your table. Finish the meal with a…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Charisse McGill with her scrumptious Loaded French Toast Bites. (Picture credits: St. Joseph University) By Andrea Lawful Sanders When one meets Charisse McGill for the first time, you are immediately drawn to her refreshing face filled with honesty and a genuine smile as she speaks of her newest venture in business, Lokal Artisan…

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FAMILY FEATURES While it can be easy to fall into a routine of cooking the same recipes week in and week out, getting creative with mealtime can be as easy as making simple swaps and trying new flavor combinations with fresh, high-quality ingredients. One of the easiest ways to shake things up in the kitchen…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Shaved Carrot Salad with Pomegranate Harissa Dressing Family Features Exotic flavors common in the Middle Eastern region of the world like harissa, za’atar and shawarma are having a moment, appearing on restaurant menus and in popular make-at-home recipes. Now is the perfect time to give these flavors a try. Thanks to new global…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Tuna-Stuffed Deviled Eggs FAMILY FEATURES While some may say being busy is good, it’s not always good for a healthy lifestyle. With less time to prep, the thought of planning nutritious meals and snacks may feel overwhelming, but with simple changes, you can power through your hectic schedule. This full menu of quick…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Mocha-Rubbed Duck Breast with Cherry and Red Wine Pan Sauce FAMILY FEATURES If chocolate for dinner sounds too good to be true, it’s because chocolate is usually associated with decadent desserts. However, it can also take comfort food to a whole new level when paired with savory ingredients like red meat. A bit…

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Hearty dishes for cold, dreary days FAMILY FEATURES On crisp winter days when the wind blows cold, warming up from the inside-out with hearty comfort foods can feel like a worthy solution. From chili to cornbread to dumplings, flavorful and filling foods prepared without an overload of ingredients certainly can provide a feel-good boost on…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Baked Eggs in Avocado with Bacon Family Features Putting healthy meals on the table continues to be a year-round goal for many families, one that can become more difficult with the satisfying and savory flavors of comfort-food season. From breakfast to dinner and every meal in-between, it can feel daunting to prepare simple…

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