Crawfish boil on Good Friday? We love this tradition! And we especially love a few extra nibbles and something sweet to end the day. Here are five recipes to round out your crawfish boil. 1- Moroccan Crawfish Hand Pies Crawfish boil with a side of crawfish? Don’t mind if we do! Take crawfish season in...
Make your Easter dinner, lunch or brunch spectacular – and easy! Here are seven recipes to make Easter planning a breeze. All that’s left is to hide the eggs and eat the ears from the chocolate bunnies! 1- Vanilla Balsamic Lamb Chops Remember that time we retired our Vanilla Dark Balsamic? Big mistake! And that’s...
Listen to Smidgen: Throw an Unforgettable Tapas Party: 7 Incredible Recipes and Expert Tips Whether you’re in Massachusetts or Madrid, no matter your locale, Tapas is a good idea. Chef José Andrés said, “Tapas are at the same time a simple way of eating and an entire way of life … they are a commitment...
It’s National Poultry Day! While some of these made-up, celebratory days are head scratchers, March 19 as Poultry Day is something we can squawk about! Allow us to celebrate with a bit of a different approach. Meet Store Owner Anne’s yard chickens: Loretta, Loretta, Loretta, Carol and Phyllis – she can’t tell three of them...
Whether you’re parading, chasing leprechauns, rainbow hunting or just looking for someone to pinch, these St. Paddy’s Day recipes are perfect for a luck-of-the-Irish celebration. A SIP: JAMESON GREEN TEA PUNCH Ginger, honey and lemon meet up with Gunpowder Green Tea for a refreshing sip. Oh, and Jameson – can’t forget that part! Serve this one with...
Paprika is made from ground, dried peppers. A mainstay sprinkle for deviled eggs, many folks incorrectly refer to paprika as flavorless and that its only use is to add color to a dish. Paprika is a lot more complex. There are four types of paprika – which one should you have in your spice cabinet?...
While “what should I put on chicken” is our most-heard question, inquiries about local honey come in second. Honey is incredibly popular in the shop, and we field questions about health benefits, the location of hives and flavor. First and foremost – and perhaps most important – when you buy local honey, you support local farms....
When it rains, let it pour. Tea, that is. Whether it’s a cold-weather, curl-up-with-a-book type of rainy day or a summertime soaker, tea on a rainy day is just a really good idea. Here are our top 6 picks for rainy day sips. 1-Chai The warming spices in Chai are just the thing to warm up...
Hey Girl, Hey. We are in love with the friend-filled holiday trend of Galentine’s Day. This fun event dates back to season two, episode 16 of Parks and Rec when character Leslie Knope gathers a group of her closest gal pals – “Ladies celebrating ladies.” We couldn’t agree more. Here’s a delish menu for your...
Rise & Shine! We are up and at ’em with this roundup for America’s trendiest affair: Brunch! Long a Sunday morning tradition, brunch is now a Saturday morning (or any morning) staple. Here’s our roundup of seven tasty, easy-to-cook recipes must-haves for your next brunch. 1- Brunch Sausage Bites We spiced up this Southern party...