TIP OF THE DAY: One Pot Clambake

No sand pit on the beach is needed for this one-pot clambake. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.   The clambake has long been a popular New England summer festivity. Sand pits are dug on the beach to steam the seafood. It’s not only delicious food—it’s a fun event. But you don’t need a beach to enjoy the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Lattice Pie Crust

Many people think a lattice is the prettiest pie crust. Photo courtesy Completely Delicious via Go Bold With Butter.   “A home-baked fruit pie with a lattice crust is a guaranteed crowd pleaser,” says Annalise Sandberg of CompletelyDelicious.com. If you’ve always wanted to make one but haven’t yet, Annalise is here to help with a…
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RECIPE: Oven Fried Chicken With Corn Flakes

Photo courtesy Cereal Lovers Cookbook.   July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day. Our favorite fried chicken recipe is breaded with Corn Flakes. We usually make this skillet fried chicken recipe, but here’s a “bake fry” recipe. Of course, it’s breaded with Corn Flakes crumbs. Not only is the texture superior to flour, but the…
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RECIPE: Blueberry Pineapple Salsa

A salsa with something special: blueberries! Photo courtesy BlueberryCouncil.org.   July is National Blueberry Month, and the price of the little blue nuggets should be at its lowest. In fact, experts recommend that blueberry lovers with lots of freezer space buy and freeze them to enjoy in winter. (Freezing tip: First freeze the berries in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Summer Sangria Recipe

Thanks to our friends Laura and Charles for reviving our interest in sangria, a Spanish fruit punch. At a light summer dinner last week, the sangria they served paired beautifully with every dish. Americans were first introduced to sangria at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City. The Spanish Pavilion had three restaurants, and…
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