Rum Punch Recipes For National Rum Punch Day

Raise a toast to September 20th, National Rum Punch Day. Punch is a general term for a broad assortment of mixed drinks, made with or without alcohol. The drink originated on the Indian Subcontinent, and was called paantsch. The word “punch” derives from that Hindi word, also spelled panch, which in turn comes from the…
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Baking, Grilling & Cooking With Extra Virgin Olive Oil

[1] Use extra virgin olive oil for much more than salad dressing (photos #1 © Flavor Your Life). [2] Brush the grill, and your food, with EVOO (photo © California Olive Ranch). [3] Bake super-moist cakes with EVOO. Here’s the recipe (photo © Lucero Olive Oil [now closed]). [4] EVOO adds extra creaminess to already-creamy…
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The Student Vegan Cookbook & More Excellent Vegan Cookbooks

You don’t have to be a student to enjoy Hannah Kaminsky’s eighth vegan recipe book, The Student Vegan Cookbook (see all eight below). Anyone who has a tight budget, a crazy-busy schedule, and limited kitchen equipment can make amazing vegan meals, snacks and treats. The Student Vegan Cookbook shows you how, with tips, tricks, and…
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