FOOD FUN: Potato Ice Cream Recipe

[1] Yukon Gold Potato Ice Cream (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] Yukon Gold potatoes (photo © Bonnie Plants). [3] Yukon Gold potatoes (photo © Good Eggs).   July is National Ice Cream Month; so pull out the ice cream maker (or consider buying one). There’s nothing better than freshly-churned ice cream, before it goes…
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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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