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Two Fondue Recipes

photo by Emile Henry Holiday Fondue Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper 1-1/4 cups Champagne 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons finely...

Balsamic Recipes from Guisti

The Giusti family has been producing balsamic since the 17th century – one of the oldest, most reputable producers of Balsamic around. They use centuries-old casks to create the unmistakable...

Ordering Holiday Foods – Turkeys, Capons, Ham and more

Holiday Food Orders for Christmas Dinner How much to order A medium to large Turkey, 18-20 lb., feeds one person per pound of meat.  A turkey less than 16 lb., however, does not give the same yield...

Pairing Dried Figs with Cheese

Pairing dried figs with cheese is a beautiful art that can make both ingredients interesting and even more delightful. Try experimenting with different combinations for best results.  Enjoying the...

Giusti Balsamic – How to Choose

Family Reserves – Small Bottles with Red Wax The three exquisite small bottles with rope and red wax, pictured above, are a part of a special series dedicated to the local and ongoing Modenese...

Duck Meat – Classic French Charcuterie

For centuries the French have enjoyed serving duck meat on their charcuterie platter as well as in appetizers and as a stew. On their charcuterie platters you might find baguette, cornichons, fig jam...

Balsamic Fig Jam Recipe & French Toast Sausage Rollups

Balsamic Fig Sauce Recipe Heat a teaspoon or two of oil in a pan on the stove at medium-low heat. Add a clove or two of garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant maybe for 1/2 a minute. Add fig jam...

Pairing Cheese with Jam

Rules for pairing Jams with cheese – a beautiful combination. The sharper the cheese, the sweeter the jam should be – figs, peaches, and apricots. Mellow, creamy, and sweet cheese works...

Herma’s News – Thanksgiving Issue, All you need to know!

May the stars carry your sadness away, May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, May hope forever wipe away your tears, And, above all, may silence make you strong. – Geswanouth Slahoot...

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