All that feeds me: Gratitude edition
Aside from the Thanksgiving table, I have much in the way of culinaria to be grateful for:Kalon KitchenStrong decaffeinated coffeeDutch babies and Swedish pancakesSeattle Foodie Keren Brown and all her wonderful minions!Trader Joe's

Question: What happens when Eat a Cranberry Day meets National Cashew Day?
Answer: Celebrate! November 23 is both National Cranberry Day and National Cashew Day. What a pairing--the tart character of the berries, matched with the sweet creaminess of the nut, makes perfect sense when put together. Maybe they should be married every November 23. Check out my article, "What happens when Eat

Recipes That Work: Newfangled Thanksgiving Side Dishes || Chard Casserole, Garlicky Smashed Potatoes
I've found (and I'm sure most of you will concur) that the best way to know whether a recipe works (besides just making it) is to get a first-hand recommendation from someone else.Enter RECIPES THAT WORK!I'm here to tell you, the recipes that follow are worth the effort and may even become new family favorites. This is an ongoing series. For more Recipes That

Newfangled finds in the dairy case
As we head into the holiday season, one thing I think I can safely assume is that most of us will be eating more dairy products (unless we have lactose problems). Cheeses, creams, and holiday variants are fully stocked at the supermarket these days and include many new and delicious gourmet and ethnic options. Check out my article, "

Food superstitions for celebrating Friday the 13th
1. If there are bubbles in your coffee cup, spoon them out and eat them before they burst. If you succeed at this, you will receive an unexpected cash reward.2. If you slice into a whole loaf of bread and find a hole in it, the hole is a message to you that someone will die soon. 3. Plant eggs in your garden to improve your yields.4. It's bad luck to pick blackberri