TIP OF THE DAY: Deconstruct & Reconstruct The Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

[1] Don’t have a proper shrimp cocktail glass? Use what you do have, from a julep glass to a Martini glass or anything other stemware. Note also that instead of cocktail sauce, the shrimp are paired with pesto (photo © Butter Restaurant | NYC). [2] Or, how about serving the shrimp with salsa? Here, pico…
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National Gumdrop Day, Gumdrops History & Gumdrop Recipes

[1] Mmm, gumdrops (photo © Farley’s & Sathers). [2] Gumdrops with spice flavors are called spice drops. You can get these from the Vermont Country Store (photo © Vermont Country Store). [3] Yes, it’s true: New Zealanders go for gumdrop ice cream. Here’s more (photo © Tip Top | Screenshot). [4] Fun! (photo © Tasty…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The New Tuna Salad

Looking to detox after a Valentine’s Day of chocolates and rich desserts? Salad and grilled fish is a good start. As much as we love that can of Bumble Bee, our favorite tuna salad is New School, made with seared tuna. You can use your favorite salad ingredients, but we prefer something a bit different.…
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