Dairy

Tarts can be the “little black dress” of the menu. Elegant or rustic, sweet or savory, classic or contemporary, they’re endlessly versatile, always appropriate and always perceived as a little bit special. Similar to pies, tarts traditionally consist of sweet or savory fillings in a crust. But while pie fillings are often enclosed in a second top layer of pastry—or ...
04/29/2008

A recent visit to a local restaurant reminded me how far-reaching the cheesy appetizer category is. My friends ordered cheese fries. French-fried potatoes with melted cheese on top—that was the extent of the recipe. And it is a hit with the calorie-unconscious at this restaurant and many others. The category encompasses a simple appetizer like this to more-upscale products, ...
02/29/2008

Every new parent faces awesome, unfamiliar responsibilities with the birth of a child. Not the least of these is the proper feeding of Baby. Breast or bottle? When to start solids? Organic or conventional? It’s no wonder moms and dads can find themselves at a loss for what to do. Roughly 4 million children are born in the United ...
02/29/2008

Baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, account for 78 million people, or 26% of the American population, according to MetLife’s Mature Market Institute, New York. Every 7.5 seconds, another boomer hits the big 5-0, and 40 million of them have already passed the 50 mark. This booming market, estimated at $2 trillion according to Brandweek, New York, warrants ...
01/23/2008

Years ago, my cousin taught me the secret to preparing the perfect French onion dip. It was as simple as mixing dried French onion soup mix with sour cream. Later, I was introduced to spinach dip. At the time it seemed exotic. Many of us still appreciate these traditional treats but our palates are changing. We’re seeking healthier snacking ...
01/23/2008