The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures

I’m Karen Hochman, a foodie, gourmet food expert, specialty food guru, founder of The Nibble webzine and blog. Welcome to my food adventures, fine food lovers!

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

Here’s a “12 Days of Christmas” calendar for a giftee who adores tinned fish. Fishwife, producer of premium, sustainably sourced, trendsetting seafood, packs the calendar with 12 surprise gifts, both tinned fish and merch. What’s inside: https://t.co/cuYAmapSDL

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

It’s National Tempranillo Day, celebrating Spain’s signature wine grape. Red wine lovers: Grab a bottle for dinner. Here’s what you need to know: https://t.co/vUwCl7A8Vj.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

Party time: It’s National Hot Fudge Sundae Day. Here’s how to set up a sundae party bar: https://t.co/P6pqUGg2Zc. Plus, the difference between hot fudge and chocolate sauce.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

It’s National Mussels Day. It couldn’t be easier to steam mussels at home. This recipe bathes them in a Thai curry broth: delicious! https://t.co/BzKXkeZM8u

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

For the saké lover, how about American-brewed saké? Dassai, a sake brewery in New York’s Hudson Valley, has several holiday gifts, for those just discovering saké to seasoned enthusiasts. This set is an affordable $48 (cups not included), https://t.co/ee9aCpTlpU.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

@TasteOfHome named this pull-apart pie their “Thanksgiving Recipe Of The Year.” Apple, pecan, and pumpkin pie cups are formed in a muffin tin and baked together in a springform pan. People pull apart whichever one(s) they want. The recipe: https://t.co/aDQSCVz9p1. Food fun!

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

First, Carolina Gelen’s Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce recipe went viral on Instagram: https://t.co/tQNkumA8Z2. Then @OceanSprayInc got in touch and arranged for artisan chocolatier @Compartes to make them—a unique Thanksgiving gift. Get some: https://t.co/el0yOXMMVd!

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

For National Cappuccino Day, we baked these chocolate chip cappuccino muffins, served with espresso butter. The #recipe, which includes milk and instant coffee granules instead of brewed espresso, is from @TasteOfHome: https://t.co/ryfc9xIUtY.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

It's National Cappuccino Day, a drink Italians only consume for breakfast. Americans, on the other hand, enjoy it morning, noon, and night. Check out these fun facts about cappuccino: https://t.co/haALCft7vz.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

We like to give food-flavored lip balm as a stocking stuffer. Past years have included coconut, pumpkin spice, and vanilla. This year, there are three new flavors from Efpy (“F.P” for Full Potential) that deliver microdoses of wellness too boot: https://t.co/tTvVIIpVMO.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

It’s National Merlot Day. Pick your dinner to pair with a glass of this luscious red wine. Here’s what you need to know about the noble grape: Take a sip: https://t.co/Frj66ZnzJF.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

Let the kids in your crowd contribute to Thanksgiving dinner: Turkey Cookie Bars. This hands-on STEM baking kit lets kids bake turkey-inspired cookie bars, while “Hidden Colors of Fall” teaches them about chlorophyll and the pigmentation in fall leaves. https://t.co/Snr1lAWrPf

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

How we, a marzipan fanatic, wish we were in Sweden! These punschrulle (or dammsugare, literally, “vacuum cleaner”) are calling to us. Marzipan wraps chocolate cake flavored with arrack or Swedish punsch liqueur. YES! (Via Flora Manson | Substack https://t.co/DZ62zqtwwd)

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

For National Nachos Day, we made two fusion nachos recipes: one for lunch and one for dinner. Check out 15 different combinations: https://t.co/lmpA9BxO1O. In the photo: Greek fusion nachos.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

It’s National Nachos Day. Go seasonal with these roasted pumpkin nachos. The #recipe from @TasteoHome: https://t.co/5y1tXYD08Y. We added a garnish of spiced, toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds).

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

Is this rose tart too beautiful to eat? The rose is cranberry-poached pear slices; the decoration is leaf cookies and sugared cranberries. Who’s up for making it? Here’s the recipe https://t.co/AXuJZKPDxu from @rachelhsally.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

What’s for dinner? It’s National Chinese Food Takeout Day. Check out the most popular Chinese dishes:
https://t.co/18o8yYSHw6. At the top of the list, per GrubHub, is General Tso’s Chicken (in the photo).

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

Take a bite of yummy features from the past week: https://t.co/qgV1r13HHG. Our top pick of the week is the best gourmet licorice, in an array of flavors. In the photo: salty caramel licorice.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

It’s National Candy Day. How about better-for-you candy ideas for the diet-minded—options with less sugar or other better-for-you features? Take a bite:
https://t.co/ruEUbwP3k1. Chocolate-covered nuts like these from @CharlesChoco are protein-packed.

[The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures @TheNibble]

It’s World Bread Day, and we’re baking this savory babka from @Bittersweet_: https://t.co/QGjMyytM0j. A labor-saving alternative: Head to your nearest good bakery and splurge on a loaf of something delicious.