It’s National Ice Cream Month. What Is Brain Freeze?

[1] An elegant ice cream cone (photo © Claudio Hegedus | Wesual | Unsplash). [2] July is National Blueberry Month, and July 8th is National Blueberry Day. Here’s the recipe for blueberry ice cream (photo © Driscoll’s). [3] A caramel ice cream sundae (photo © National Honey Board).   July is National Ice Cream Month,…
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FOOD FUN: Freeze Grapes To Use As Ice Cubes

[1] Frozen grapes keep chilled drinks (photo © Foods & Wines From Spain). [2] A medley of grape colors looks best (photo © Melissa’s Produce).   Here’s a way to keep cool your glass of white wine or other cold drinks that are served without ice: Use frozen grapes as ice cubes! They’re decorative, and…
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Cheese & Charcuterie Boards: The Difference & How To Make Them

[1] A French charcuterie board. Here’s the “recipe” (photo © Domino). [2] A German charcuterie board. Here’s the “recipe” (photo © Schneiders). [3] Italian charcuterie board. Here’s the “recipe” (photo © Harry And David). [4] Spanish charcuterie board. Here’s the “recipe” (photo © My Kitchen Love). [5] A charcuterie board doesn’t have to be as…
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Biscuits With Appetizers For National Biscuit Day

May 29th is National Biscuit Day. Today’s tip: Serve biscuits instead of other breads or crackers with appetizer plates, cheese boards, dips, spreads, and specialties like Baked Brie (photos #1, #2, and #3). Whether warm from the oven or room temperature, they’re that much more of a treat. In the U.K., today’s tip would refer…
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Eggfruit a.k.a. Canistel, A Fruit For National Egg Month

[1] Eggfruit (or egg fruit, eggfruits, or canistel), whole and halved (photo © Bfaast). [2] Purée the flesh to enjoy as a pudding, topping or sauce, or make curd with the recipe below (photo © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [3] You can also simply scoop out the insides and enjoy the creamy flesh (photo…
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