Food And Beverage

Family Features If the surge in barbecue and smoking competitions across the country is any indication, grilling has become an art form. This Father’s Day, grab dad and gather around the grill or try a new technique that’s rising in popularity – smoking – to create a masterpiece meal – and plenty of memories –…

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Kim Osterhoudt thinks your ready for Jams By Kim. By Denise Clay Last month, I went to the Philly Farm and Food Festival and tried a variety of foods ranging from cheeses to hummus to hard apple cider and craft vodkas and bourbons. But of all of the foods that I sampled that day, there’s…

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Family Features From homemade childhood favorites that warm the heart to delectable desserts, no one works their magic in the kitchen quite like mom. When trying to decide what to get your favorite lady for Mother’s Day this year, look for gifts that allow her to channel her inner foodie, chef or baker. The best…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mini pancake kabobs BPT A great way to start your day is to add breakfast to your morning routine. But as we all know, routines can get dull fast, especially after you’ve been eating the same breakfast for a few months. If you find your family is in a breakfast rut, it may…

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Family Features Have you been following your parents’ age-old advice to “eat your fruits and vegetables”? If adding more produce to your daily diet seems like a daunting task, rest assured that one solution is right in your pantry: canned foods. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate nutrition guidelines, half of your plate…

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ABOVE PHOTO: The Greensgrow Mule with goat cheese  (Photo courtesy: MadameFromageblog.com) When it eventually gets warm here in Philadelphia, take a moment to grab a good cheese and some wine. Or a hard apple cider. Or a craft cocktail. Or… By Denise Clay As I was sitting in my living room last weekend, I posted the…

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BPT As a kid, it didn’t get much better than grilled cheese: the buttery toast, the molten cheese and the savory satisfaction from that first bite to the last. Fast-forward to adulthood. Somehow throwing together two pieces of white bread with a slice of processed cheese simply doesn’t have the same appeal. Fortunately, chefs around…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  All-natural frozen fries on the grill bring farm fresh flavors to your table. BPT What image does the word “grilling” bring to mind? Do you envision thick, juicy burgers or steaks? What about sauce-slathered chicken breasts sizzling over coals? Cooking out is one of the great joys of warm weather, but if you…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Tater-Topped Casserole Family Features Vegetable casseroles and carrot cake have been Easter menu mainstays for decades, but with the majority of millennials now hosting holiday family gatherings, retro dishes are getting a flavorful facelift with new ingredients and flavor twists. Chef Kevan Vetter of the McCormick Kitchens offers these tips…

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Family Features If you’ll be hosting friends and family to honor Easter this year, make your gathering as simple as it is scrumptious with a decadent brunch menu. If you’re daunted by the diversity of dishes a brunch menu demands, remember that quality ingredients – not complex preparation – is what makes dishes truly stand…

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