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Foie Gras is the liver of the duck or goose that has been fattened by means of force-feeding.  »

Originally from Italy, biscotti are oblong, thick, brittle cookies designed to complement dunks in coffee, cocoa, or wine.  »

Years ago, if someone mentioned silicone, the word implant probably came to mind. But today, silicone products have found a comfortable home in the kitchen and warrant a healthy merchandising story in your store.  »

Do It Yourself is a big buzzword these days. In fact, there's even an entire cable network program devoted to the subject of DIY. Starting this month, The Gourmet Retailer Magazine will begin a series entitled How to . . . DIY, a nuts-and-bolts "How To" on different topics ranging from the Gift Basket Department and Gift Registry, to Employee Handbook and Employee Benefit Programs.  »

Honey is a very sweet, thick fluid produced by honeybees from flower nectar. A natural sweetener that is used in many food dishes to increase the intensity of the flavor desired for the food, honey is available in a range of colors, a variety of flavors, and in several different forms.  »

Most people usually think of flour in terms of wheat flour when, in fact, flour can be ground from a variety of substances — grains, legumes, nuts and even some vegetables — into a powdered form that varies from very soft to coarse in texture.  »

Nonstick cookware is a dynamic but often confusing category for both consumers and retailers.  »