VALENTINE’S DAY: Love Potion No. 299 Cocktail

It’s been a long time since The Clovers bought a bottle of Love Potion No. 9 to solve their romantic problems. If you listen to the ingredients in the 1959 song by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, you’ll far prefer this 2011 recipe for Love Potion No. 299. (Also check out the 1963 cover by…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Raspberries, The Ruby Jewel Of Berries

  [1] Raspberries grow on a tall bush (photo © Pick Your Own). [2] Raspberry season spans from late spring through early fall in the U.S., with the peak harvest typically occurring in June through September (photos #2 and #4 © Good Eggs). [3] Black raspberries can have a more intense and often sweeter flavor…
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VALENTINE RECIPE: Frozen Raspberry Soufflé

Like ice cream, a frozen soufflé is light and airy with fresh, clean flavors. But what exactly is a frozen soufflé? It’s a frozen version of an Italian meringue, a soft meringue (beaten egg whites) that has been cooked by slowly pouring hot sugar syrup over it instead of sweetening with granulated sugar. There is…
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