TIP OF THE DAY: Green Iced Tea & Types Of Green Tea

We spent much of yesterday sipping on ice-cold green tea, with lots of fresh mint. We had an overabundance of mint from the farmers market, and couldn’t think of a better use than iced tea (mint works equally well in black, green, herbal and white teas). To add fresh mint* or other herbs to tea…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Seafood Mixed Grill…& Vegetables Too!

[1] Fish fillet with mussels and shrimp (photo © Bamboo Sushi | Portland). [2] Three different fish fillets, scallops and shrimp (photo © Allen Brothers). [3] Grilled asparagus, carrots, red bell pepper, red onions, yellow squash. Here’s a recipe (photo © Taste Of Home). [4] From top: portabella and shiitake mushrooms, plum tomatoes (seeds removed),…
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RECIPE: Elegant Vegetarian Crostini

We’re starting our July 4th lunch with something elegant: these crunchy crostini (photo #1). They go well with beer, wine, cocktails, iced tea, sparkling water, even lemonade. You start with a white bean spread on toasted bread (crostini); then top the slices with just about anything. Roasted tomatoes are delicious; but if you want to…
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JULY 4TH RECIPE: Irresistible Red, White & Blue Layered Pound Cake

[1] It’s a beauty, and you can assemble it in 15 minutes (both photos © The Baker Chick). [2] Even the slices are beautiful! You can serve it with riesling, champagne or other sparkling wine.   Need a last-minute dessert solution for July 4th (or any summer day)? You can’t do better than this red-white-and-blue-tiful…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Gingerbread Or Gingersnap Ice Cream Recipe

July 1st is National Creative Ice Cream Day. It’s also National Gingersnap Day. How about combining the two with an easy gingerbread or gingersnap ice cream? Just combine the ingredients below. For a super-Creative Ice Cream Day, use them all: Ginger & Gingersnap Caramel Swirl Toasted Pecan Chocolate Chip Ice Cream!     RECIPE: GINGERBREAD/GINGERSNAP…
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