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Michelle Obama! In our 2012 Presidential Cookie Bake-Off, we said it was your patriotic duty to bake, taste and vote. Did you ever—more than 9,000 readers weighed in. Victory was sweet for our current First Lady, Michelle Obama, and her

Categories: Food & Recipes, News

What We’re Eating:The World’s Smallest Cucumbers My recent trip to the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City was especially satisfying. I found very unusual tiny cucumbers known as Mexican gherkins or West Indian gherkins. They are about an inch in length, look like tiny watermelons and are crunchy with just a slight tang. They were good eaten out of... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, What We're Eating

I'm really loving the weather right now. Not only am I finally getting ready to wear my favorite jacket and boots, but the colder months also means that it's time for stew! I love stew but I definitely didn't make enough of them last year, due to my extreme obsession with soup. This year, though, I really want to start making some of these... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

  If you’re hosting a party, a cheese platter is a great way to wow your guests. (Plus, they’ll love the snacks!) Here’s how to create a gorgeous spread in a snap. Plan on 3 to 5 ounces of cheese per guest and anywhere... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes

Peanut butter is still the lunch box champ, but other nut butters have been hitting supermarket shelves. Along with seed-based spreads, such as sesame and sunflower, they offer a variety of flavors and health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Can’t find a specific butter at the store? Simply buy the nut in bulk and grind in a food... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes