TIP OF THE DAY: Hibiscus Iced Tea

Hibiscus is a flower (photo #2) that is brewed into an herbal tea, a caffeine-free tea also called a tisane. Tisanes are infusions of flowers, herbs, roots, spices, or other plant material. Long used in homeopathic medicine, they are now enjoyed by people seeking a caffeine-free beverage.     THE TASTE OF HIBISCUS We first…
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RECIPE: S’mores Brownies

[1] A gooey s’mores brownie. The recipe is below (photo © Burp!). [2] Classic s’mores are a sandwich cookie (photo © Dandies Marshmallows). [3] S’mores ice cream sandwiches (photo © Babble). [4] S’mores ice cream cake (photo © Kraft).   National S’mores Day is August 10th. Get ready to celebrate by considering this recipe for…
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RECIPE: Homemade Blueberry Juice & A Blueberry Daiquiri

We were shopping a couple of days ago and ran into a blueberry bonanza: four pints for $5. We brought them home to figure out what to do with them. Blueberry pie? Blueberry cobbler? Blueberry muffins? It was too hot to turn on the oven, so we popped them into the blender and made fresh…
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Elote, Mexican Corn On The Cob & Variations For A DIY Party Bar

[1] Classic elote: mayo, crumbled cheese, chile powder and lime (photo © Good Eggs). [2] Crema, Mexican sour cream, is used to bind the cheese and seasonings to the corn (photo © Cacique). [3] Mayonnaise is an alternative binder (photo © Viktor | Fotolia). [4] Cotija is one of two cheeses crumbled to garnish elote…
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FOOD FUN: Gazpacho Shooters With Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Looking for some sophisticated party fun? Here’s an idea from Elegant Affairs Caterers, riffing on tomato soup and grilled cheese: Gazpacho shooters, topped with mini grilled cheese sandwiches. Make your favorite gazpacho recipe, and use thin bread for the grilled cheese (photo #1). Another fun gazpacho idea: top the shot glass with Tostitos Scoops filled…
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