Welcome to Week (Sweet!) 16. We’re bringing positive restaurant news and sweet treats to you this week. And remember … only 25 more shopping days until Mother’s Day! Don’t say we didn’t give you a long enough head’s up. To this week’s links!
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Maybe mom wants some roasted strawberry trifles with lemon cream for her Sunday Brunch? You never know until you try. We’re giving you this sweet recipe from bon appétit a few weeks in advance so you can practice it a few times. After all, practice makes perfect.
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There’s been a lot of beef between those who like traditional burgers and those looking for a burger substitute. Well now, mushrooms are getting into the game – and not just as an add-on with swiss cheese. According to nature.com, it’s time to start thinking about a mushroom-beef blend. This mushroom fan is intrigued.
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For this next link, BentoBoxMag takes us inside the famed Tsukiji market in Tokyo. It breaks down the history of the market, etiquette and as you’d expect – lots and lots of fish.
Finally, it looks like the restaurant industry is on the rise. At least it was in March. Restaurant News is reporting an increase in same-store sales for last month, that consumer spending is up and that patrons are spending more. All are reasons for cautious optimism.