[1] Hass avocados have the creamy flesh needed for mashing (photos #1, #2, #3, and #4 © ACC Art Books). [2] Three avocado toast recipes: something for everyone (or, all three for everyone!). [3] Caren Rideau’s Terra y Vino Dry Riesling is a perfect match with her avocado toast. [4] Caren Rideau: Kitchen Designer, Vintner, […]
Our last cheesecake recipe of the day: cheesecake ice cream. You can use it in the Raspberry Cheesecake Float published earlier, or just enjoy a bowl or a cone. For fun, add graham cracker pieces. At your next outdoor event, try an option like Cheesecake Ice Cream with Fruit Swirls from Milk Means More, from […]
[1] A Raspberry Cheesecake Float for National Cheesecake Day, National Ice Cream Soda Day, or any day in-between. The recipe is below The history of ice cream. > The history of the ice cream soda (float). > The history of cheesecake. > The different types of ice cream and frozen desserts. CHECK […]
July 30th is National Cheesecake Day. It may be our favorite food holiday of the year—not just because we love cheesecake, but because we allow ourselves to have it so rarely. This recipe that follows is from King Arthur Flour. Check below for many more cheesecake recipes, both savory and sweet. In fact, there are […]
July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day. America loves its chicken wings, but there is a debate over what types are best: bone-in vs. boneless and drumettes vs. the wingettes/flats*. RTA Outdoor Living Check out 14 more chicken wing recipes below. > The history of chicken. RECIPE: SMOKIN’ GREEK CHICKEN WINGS Ingredients For […]
[1] This Indian-accented lasagna is gluten-free. The recipe is below (photo © Urban Accents). [2] Eggplant Parmigiana Lasagna combines two favorites. Here’s the recipe (photo © DeLallo). [3] Something different: lasagna soup! Here’s the recipe (photo © Wisconsin Dairy). [4] Ravioli lasagna. Here’s the recipe (photo © Oxmoor House [permanently closed]). [5] Who needs a […]
This Scattered California Roll comes under the category of “Why didn’t we think of this?” But we’re thankful that Grace Parisi came up with the idea (more about Grace below). This recipe is in the chirashi sushi category. The name means “scattered sushi” in Japanese, and it’s the easiest sushi to make because, rather than […]
[1] Shiraz wines have a deep red color. Learn more about Australian Shiraz, the first “modern” Shiraz (photo © Best Wines) [2] Shiraz is a happy pairig with any kind of beef or lamb (phot © LT Bar & Grill). [3 Penfolds Bin 28 from Australia, one of the world’s great Shiraz wines. Here’s more […]
July 27th is National Crème Brûlée Day, celebrating a French dessert that has remained on menus across the U.S. long after Coupe aux Marrons, Île Flottante, Mont Blanc, and other classic French desserts have disappeared from menus in the U.S. Crème brûlée first came to America with Thomas Jefferson’s return from France in 1789 [source]. […]
[1] A salt rimming tray and three flavored salts (photos #1, #3, and #4 © Osmo Salt). [2] Rimming trays without the salts are also available (photo © Ton Jim | Amazon). [3] How about this grapefruit-lime rimming salt instead of plain salt on a Paloma cocktail? [4] Beyond cocktails, try this Mango Chili salt […]