Food And Beverage

BPT Valentine’s Day is a time for building memories and connections with your child to show the special people in your life you care. With so many options for gifts and little ways to show how you feel, it’s hard to decide where to start… and why limit the fun? This year, start a new…

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BPT Potatoes are the vegetable that take breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to the next level of yum. They are quick to disappear but also quick and easy to buy, prepare and serve. Not only are potatoes uber satisfying, but research published in the Journal of American College of Nutrition also shows that when prepared…

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BPT Football has something for everyone: entertainers, causal viewers and die-hard fans all experience the joy of the game with friends and family. Why else would last year’s Super Bowl – averaging more than 114 million viewers – be the most watched show in U.S. television history? With the post-season upon us, fans nationwide are…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Barbecue Chicken Nachos Family Features When game day arrives and friends and family are gathered around the big screen to cheer your team to victory, the only thing missing is some great grub to make the celebration complete. Putting together an all-star spread is actually easier than you may think. Simple recipes featuring…

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BPT Fond memories of holidays past are one of the season’s many gifts, and it turns out a bit of nostalgia is good for you. It can make you feel less lonely, bored or anxious, and more generous, tolerant and happy, according to a New York Times report on nostalgia research. You don’t need research…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Gorgonzola Gremolata BPT Food is a central part to any holiday celebration, but after having the same recipe for the fifth or sixth time, even beloved dishes can feel bland and boring. This year, spice up traditional fare with a few unique twists guaranteed to have guests raving….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Oven Roasted Tilapia with Vegetables   BPT As the holidays approach, so does the prospect of indulging at annual festivities. It’s easy to get swept up in the celebratory mood, throw caution to the wind and revel in your favorite comfort foods when the weather gets cooler. But while the change in seasons…

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From that swanky shindig with high end appetizers to that holiday barbecue, this list of wines will make any holiday meal complete. By Denise Clay One of the most commonly used words during the Holiday Season is the word “party”. Between rounds of gift buying Ju-Jitsu and the hiding the gifts from your kids that…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Happy Bread Cafe’ is already enjoying new customers on Germantown and Chelten Aves.  Rep. Cindy Bass, former mayor Rev. W. Wilson Goode and Rep. Stephen Kinsey were there at the cafe’s grand opening for blessings and support.  (Photo by Leona Dixon)   By Kendall Alexander @SteezieKBreezie Tucked in a bustling intersection on the…

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BPT The holiday season is chaotic enough without the added stress of entertaining. Whether you open your house to family and friends, or attend parties hosted by others this season, these tips will help you keep tensions low and stomachs full wherever you celebrate. Don’t show up empty-handed Although the invitation didn’t specifically say to…

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