The Russian Tea Room Borscht Recipe & The History Of Borscht

Chilled borscht in the summertime? We buy it at Zabar’s by the quart, along with chilled cucumber soup, fruit soup, and gazpacho. In the summer, there are more chilled soups than you can shake a stick at*, as my Nana would say. Our personal Top 10 favorites (including those previously mentioned): Ajo Blanco (Spanish Garlic…
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What Is Lassi? Check Out Dah! Lassi Drink Made From Yogurt

[1] A glass of Strawberry Mint Dah!-brand lassi (all photos © Dahlicious). [2] Lassi served India-style, topped with rose petals and chopped pistachio nuts. [3] Pouring plain lassi into traditional terracotta cups, called kulhar or kulhad. [4] Pour yourself a refreshing glass of lassi; here, Alphonse Mango, Strawberry Mint, and Tomato Lassi With Mixed Berries.…
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SPAM Recipes For National SPAM Day, Plus, What Is SPAM?

July 31st is “unofficial” National SPAM Day. It’s unofficial because when we contacted the brand, they told us the holiday wasn’t established by or acknowledged by them. In these Internet times, anyone can declare any holiday and get it picked up through the Internet. So we’re certain that the millions of SPAM fans the world…
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Shiraz Vs. Syrah: The Difference For National Shiraz Day

[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…
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Creme Brulee Recipes & History For National Creme Brulee Day

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].…
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