TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Banana Pudding For Father’s Day

From-scratch banana pudding is so superior to the quick-recipe variations. Photo by M. Sheldrake | IST. Here’s the recipe.   Two years ago we published a recipe for a truly delicious banana pudding that we had at Virgil’s Real Barbecue in New york City (there’s an outpost in Atlantic City). It’s a complex recipe, layering…
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Watermelon Cucumber Cooler, A Cocktail Recipe

Looking for a special cocktail for Father’s Day? We love this Melon Mirage cocktail, what some might call a Watermelon Martini. But just because something has gin or vodka and is served in a Martini glass doesn’t make it a Martini—see Martini History below. Yellow or orange watermelon, which you can find at farmers’ markets…
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