TIP OF THE DAY: How To Ensure The Tastiest Lobster

[1] Fresh from the trap, freshly arrived at the restaurant (photo courtesy I Love Blue Sea). [2] No matter the original color of the lobster shell, it will cook up bright red (photo courtesy Sydney Fish Market). [3] Dining alfresco at Cliff House in Maine (photo courtesy Destination Hotels).   Have you had your fill…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Create An International Version Of Your Favorite American Sandwich

August is National Sandwich Month. We love sandwiches so much, we created a glossary with the different types of sandwiches. It is true that the Earl of Sandwich was inadvertently responsible for creating the modern English sandwich. But what we recognize as a sandwich—bread and filling—likely dates to around 9000 B.C.E., when permanent settlements were…
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FOOD FUN: Watermelon Iced Tea

[1] Basic watermelon iced tea, recipe below (photo courtesy Republic Of Tea). [2] Watermelon-pomegranate green iced tea. Here’s the recipe from Watermelon.org. [3] Fresh herbs and watermelon are a delightful pair. Here’s a recipe for Watermelon Basil Iced Tea from The Candid Appetite.   It’s a magical August day here: lower-than-average temperature, low humidity. It’s…
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