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Pantry Connection and Get Savvy Linked! have teamed up for an incredible "Stimulus Package" giveaway! Do you want exposure for your business website or blog? Get… Continue

1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 2 cups fresh peas, blanched (or frozen peas, thawed) 4 celery ribs, cut 1/4" dice 1 cup dried cherries 3/4 cup chopped pecans Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, plus 1 Tbs chopped fresh dill, for garnish 1 mint sprig, for garnish Combine the mayonnaise and yogurt in a bowl. Gently fold in the peas, celery, cherries, pecans, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the dill. Remove to a decorative bowl and sprinkle wit… Continue

If you are from New England, you may have had the treat of trying fiddleheads. However, in many parts of the world, fiddlehead ferns are a little known delicacy. Fiddlehead ferns are the unfurled fronds of a fern that are harvested specifically for food consumption. They are in season in early spring and can ere towards the expensive side when it comes to vegetables especially if there is not a large crop in-season. Fiddleheads are surprisingly versatile and easy to use. Traditionally, fiddlehe… Continue

Pantry Connection now has it's own group on Twitter! Come join in! Be sure to use #pc-cdd in your tweets! Happy Tweeting! Continue

Win a chance to COOK with BOBBY FLAY! Can your Columbia Crest wine-inspired recipe stand up to the discerning taste of celebrity chef Bobby Flay and Food Network fans? Columbia Crest, the award-winning Washington state winery, invites you to submit an original recipe and a short video for the chance to cook with the critically acclaimed chef and restaurateur in New York. Your recipe should be inspired b… Continue

It’s officially Spring – and in some parts of the U.S., many are probably wondering if Spring completely skipped us by this year. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping and the buzz of the neighbor’s lawnmower or rototiller is on its way to becoming a frequent and familiar sound.… Continue

Peppadews are a relatively new discovery to those of us in the United States. Peppadews are a fruit native to the Limpono province of South Africa that now can be found on many gourmet shop olive bars and specialty supermarket shelves. At first glance, one may confuse this bright red “pepper” for a cherry pepper or tomato but take one bite and you’re in for a big surprise. Peppadews have a unique and distinct flavor beginning with a tender sweetness and following up with a matchless kick. The i… Continue

As we're prepping to launch, I sit here and reflect upon my inspiration for the site. For those that know my family, one thing is for sure - we are connected by food. We love to cook. We love to eat. We delight in talking about food. We have a passion and knack for finding and indulging in great specialty food items. Most years, we can count on my grandparents compiling a variety of different delectable goodies for Christmas; ranging from salsas and sauces from… Continue