Swedish Coffee Bread (Tea Ring)

A Simply Recipes reader recently informed me that Swedish coffee bread is a Christmas tradition in Sweden, along with Swedish meatballs and other goodies served on Christmas Eve.

According to Sara Sabo, “it is a lot of work but the Swedish tomte that lives under the floorboards helps, and you better do your part or the Jul goat will butt you. This is the day all distant relatives and many friends decide they want to be Swedish.”

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Coconut White Russian (Vegan)

Fun fact: The White Russian isn’t Russian at all, but rather an American invention!

The cocktail first appeared in The Savoy Cocktail Book, by Harry Craddock back in 1930, and it consisted of gin, vodka, and crème de cacao. At the time, vodka was an almost exclusively Russian export, hence the name.

Easy to make, the cocktail quickly became a popular. Over time, it evolved into the present day drink of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream – or in our case, coconut!

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You’re Doing It All Wrong: Rimming Your Cocktail Glass

Yesterday Alex Ott went to a bar in New York City and saw a guy rim his glass totally wrong. Ott wanted to say to the bartender, "Stop what you're doing; there's an easier way to do it." He didn't.

But he'll tell us now. (more...)

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Have a Ball: Spherical Food We Love

New Year's Eve parties are made for appetizers. Even New Year's Day brunches welcome finger food. We don't know why we love ball-shaped food in this category so much, but we do. It could be the compact, easy-to-manage edibility. The shape makes great hors d' oeuvres. Plus, there's something fun and childlike about it. And a new year is a time for renewal anyway.

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R.W. Knudsen Family Organic Juices

The vegetable juice drinks contain quality ingredients and no preservatives, the company says.

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The Basics: How to Cook a Potato in the Microwave

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Can you barely fry an egg? Toast bread? Congrats on checking out Chowhound then. While most of you are beyond microwave meals, even experienced cooks need to be reminded of the fundamentals. From the store to the kitchen to the table: We outline the steps that get you from something raw to something cooked using simple ingredients, free of measurements and complicated techniques. A method that you can have in your back pocket and whip out whenever you like. We call it recipe-free cooking.

How to Cook a Potato in the Microwave

You'll need:

• 1 large russet potato
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Microwave-safe dish
• Fork and knife
• Tongs or an oven mitt
• (Optional) sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chives

Steps:

1. Scrub the potato under running water to get rid of any residue. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Rub with olive oil to taste—we recommend about using a couple teaspoon.
3. Using a fork, pierce the potato a few times on each side (top, bottom, left, right) to let the steam out during baking.
4. Microwave on high for five minutes.
5. Using tongs or an oven mitt, flip the potato.
6. Microwave on high for another
7. Stab the potato with a fork to check if it's done. You'll know it's done when the fork slides in easily, but the center is still a little firm.
8. Let the potato rest for three minutes. The center will finish cooking and the outside will start to cool.
9. Cut the potato in half and add any additional toppings you desire, such as sour cream, chives, or cheese.
10. Let cool and serve!

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Natural, Organic Labels in the Foodservice Industry

Technomic Inc. is launching a new multi-client study, titled Natural and Organic: The Impact on Foodservice.

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