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[1] The three expressions of Elvis Presley spirits (all photos © Grain & Barrel). [2] Midnight Snack whiskey with a pint of Tipsy Scoop ice cream. Both have Elvis’ favorite flavor combo: peanut butter, banana, and bacon. [3] All shook up: Turn the boozy ice cream into boozy shake (see the recipe below. [4] A…
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January 6th is National Shortbread Day, celebrating Scotland’s great contribution to cookiedom*. The classic Scottish cookie (or biscuit, the term used for cookies in the U.K.) recipe is traditionally one part white sugar, two parts butter, three to four parts plain wheat flour, and a bit of salt—but no leavening†. Over the centuries, the buttery…
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[1] Our dinner for National Spaghetti Day was a big hit (photos #1 through #4 © Oleificio Zucchi). [2] The ingredients. [3] Making the tomato confit. [4] Zucchi Sicilian IGP EVOO. [5] Shelled pistachio nuts (photo Columbus Craft Meats | Facebook). [6] Parmigiano reggiano cheese (photo © London Deposit | Panther Media). [7] Fresh basil…
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Olive oil cake is similar to any other cake, except for the fat. Olive oil is substituted for butter (or other fat) in the recipe. It’s important to use high-quality olive oil, as it will be a dominant flavor. We have long lamented a local bakery that closed after addicting us to its plain, simple,…
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