Cherry Tart Recipe & How To Select The Best Fresh Cherries

Cherry season is fleeting—just a couple of weeks in some locations. It is also frustrating because we’re not having a good cherry season this year. Every cherry we’ve sampled has been bland. They look good but don’t deliver on the palate. The term “cherry-pick” is a hint. The expression comes from harvesting the fruit: The…
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RECIPE: Chocolate Blackberry Macarons

Here’s another delicious blackberry recipe: Chocolate Blackberry Macarons. Blackberry, a summer fruit, is a nice change from the chocolate or raspberry fillings often found in macarons. The recipe was developed by blogger Naomi Robinson of Bakers Royal, and contributed to Driscoll’s recipes. Visit Naomi’s blog for more delicious recipes. Prep time is 30 minutes, cook…
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FOOD FUN: Ocean Water

We love this idea from Spoonful Of Comfort: a soft drink turned into “ocean water.” It’s not just for kids! Even adults like the Swedish Fish garnish; and they’ll especially appreciate it with a hit of vodka or other clear spirit. RECIPE: OCEAN WATER Ingredients 7 Up or Sprite Optional spirit: gin, tequila or vodka…
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