[1] Rich and delicious, a boozy strawberry “shortcake” (photo © Baileys). [2] There are plenty of fresh strawberries in the market (photo © In Harvest | Facebook) [3] Crumble shortbread cookies for the “cake” layer, or use cubed pound cake (photo © Lark Fine Foods). Looking for something special for Mother’s Day (or Father’s […]
Soursop is in season. It’s harvested in April and May, and again in September through November. What is soursop, you ask? Also known as graviola and guanabana, soursop is a heart-shaped tropical fruit (photo #2) native to the Caribbean and South America. Other names include thorny custard apple, thorny mango and thorny fruit, due to […]
[1] A Mexican torta with beef on the tradition bolillo roll (photo © Hofack 2 | Panther Media). [2] Fusion food: an avocado and beef torta on a French baguette, instead of a Mexican bolillo roll (photo © Avocados From Mexico). [3] In Mexico around 1900, the French baguette was shortened and widened into a […]
May 4th is National Orange Juice Day, and Mother’s Day is this Sunday. So here’s a cocktail to celebrate both, made with blood orange juice and gin. You can buy and squeeze your own blood orange juice (photo #3), but it’s easy to find it already squeezed in brands like Mongibello and Natalie’s. This cocktail […]
[1] A classic part of many American breakfasts: a glass of orange juice (photo courtesy Sting | Wikipedia). [2] Celebrate the day with something special: a rim of Tajin seasoning on your glass of orange juice (photo © Tajin). [3] A glass of blood orange juice is a special treat (photo © Mongibello Juice). [4] […]
Frankly Organic Vodka is a new brand, developed by husband-and-wife marathon runners who wanted to bring a “better for you” lifestyle to the spirits industry. They created a line of vodka with ingredient transparency—something they couldn’t find in other brands. As health advocates, they wanted to know exactly what was in the beverages they were […]
[1] This corn-and-bean-salsa-topped baked potato is festive for Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you’d like a baked potato with pizzazz (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] We like a sour cream garnish on this stuffed potato (photo © Wisconsin Cheese). [3] Make extra salsa and enjoy it for the next few days with chips, on […]
For a Mother’s Day homemade treat that doesn’t involve turning on the stove or the oven, how about some strawberry and rosé ice pops? This recipe, from Teresa Barajas, was sent to us by the California Strawberry Commission. Fun and refreshing, the ice pops are infused with rosé wine (photo #1). There is no added sugar. […]