Day: March 5, 2013

COCKTAIL RECIPES: “Green Beast” & More For National Absinthe Day & St. Patrick’s Day

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March 5th is National Absinthe Day, celebrating a spirit that for almost a century was banned in the U.S. Here’s the history of absinthe. A green-colored spirit made from the flowers and leaves of the wormwood herb (Artemisia absinthium), absinthe was a favorite of Parisian writers and artists of the 19th century, who called it…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Green Marshmallows Recipe

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This recipe for Matcha Green Tea Marshmallows has a provenance: We got it from The Republic of Tea, which seems to have picked it up from YumSugar.com, which adapted it from an Alton Brown recipe. In terms of Alton’s inspiration: No doubt it was a confectioner or pastry chef. Whether you’re a marshmallow fan, a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: More Uses For Lemon Juice

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Last summer, for National Lemon Juice Day, we listed some of our favorite kitchen uses for lemon juice: anti-browning agent, grater cleaner, lemon water, marmalade, marinade, pancake fluffer, soft drink enhancer and veggie saver. Here’s the full article. Lemons are an affordable way to add fresh flavor to every meal of the day. Here are…
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