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Today’s Spotlight is on Cafe’ Au Lait.
Café au lait is coffee with hot milk added. It differs from white coffee, which is coffee with cold milk or other whiteners added.
Café au lait is a French drink that translates to "coffee with milk". It's made with half brewed coffee and half warmed milk. The coffee base is usually made with a French press or a drip, and the milk must always be steamed. The typical ratio is one part coffee to one part steamed milk, with no froth or foam on top.

National Almond Day

National Almond Day is celebrated in the United States every year on February 16th. It was created to honor the nut and to recognize its importance in the American diet. Almonds have been a favorite nut in the United States for centuries, with references to them dating back to the 1700s.

Almonds are a type of tree nut and are a healthy and delicious snack. They are a good source of fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, and protein. They also contain healthy fats, which can help with weight loss and reduce cholesterol levels.

Celebrating Gumdrops

Today’s Spotlight is on Gumdrops.
Gumdrops are a small, firm, jelly-like gummy candy with a chewy consistency. They are made from a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, (or gelatin), and flavorings. The mixture is heated and then poured into molds to create small, colorful candies.
Gumdrops are usually conical in shape, but can also be shaped like orange slices, licorice babies, and spearmint leaves. The most popular flavors are cherry, grape, orange, lemon, and spice flavors like clove, cinnamon, mint, and anise (licorice). They are brightly colored pectin-based pieces, shaped like a narrow dome, often coated in granulated sugar and having fruit and spice flavors; the latter are also known as spice drops.

The 5 Things That Cooks Care Most About

There are a lot of things at play when you are planning meals and preparing recipes. But here are the 5 things that most ordinary cooks care about when it comes to their kitchen and making recipes.

Cotton Candy Grapes

Talk about job security, cotton candy was invented in 1897 by a dentist named William Morrison and a confectioner named John C. Wharton. It was debuted the treat at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri. Since then the child in all of us has been enamored by this treat.

Now there is a new invention, leveraging our childlike fascination, called cotton candy grapes. Pause right there. Yes, there are grapes that taste just like cotton candy. Cotton candy grapes may be new to you, but did you know that the original Cotton candy grapes were first developed by the Grapery, a family-owned and operated grower based in Bakersfield, California in 2011. They are the result of years of research to create a grape that tastes like cotton candy.

Celebrating Cream-Filled Chocolates

Today’s Spotlight is on Cream-Filled Chocolates.
Cream-filled chocolates are chocolates with a cream filling.
Cream-filled chocolates can contain a variety of fillings, including:
• Heavy cream, Ganache, Liqueurs, Marzipan, Fruits, Caramel, Vanilla, Mint, Brandy, Rum, Orange, Marshmallow.

Celebrating Tortellini

Today’s Spotlight is on Tortellini.
Tortellini are pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia. Traditionally they are stuffed with a mix of meat, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg and served in capon broth. In the area of origin, they are usually sold fresh or home-made. Tortellini is a ring-shaped pasta that's stuffed with meat, cheese, or vegetables. It's a traditional pasta from the Bologna region of Italy.
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Celebrating Biscotti

Today’s Spotlight is on Biscotti.
Biscotti, known also as cantucci, are Italian almond biscuits that originated in the Tuscan city of Prato. They are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and may be dipped in a drink, traditionally Vin Santo.
Biscotti are Italian almond biscuits that are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, and dry. They are also known as cantucci. Biscotti are one of the oldest biscuits originating from Europe. They are enjoyed as a cookie, with a meal or a cup of coffee; dipped, dunked, or dry.

Top 20 Ingredient Substitutions

There is nothing worse than being in the middle of cooking dinner and you realize you are out of one ingredient that you need. Here is list of the top 20 ingredient substitutions that may just save the day, or a trip to the store.