Drink Pairings For National Clams On The Half Shell Day

[1] Cherrystone clams on the half shell with a glass of Chardonnay (photo by Chat GPT 2025-03-31). [2] Topneck clams with a glass of sparkling wine (photos #2 and #3 by FLUX 1.1 2025-03-31). [3] Littleneck clams with a beer. [4] A comparison of some quahog sizes, from the top: littleneck, topneck, and cherrystone. Here’s…
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Bell’s Cookies, Worth Sending For, Plus How To Store Cookies

One of the great things about Bell’s Cookies, a baker of artisan cookies in Seattle, is that no one will mind if their gift is late. The monthly mix of all-natural flavors offer upgrades on the classics plus new flavor combinations. And the whole line is our Top Pick of The Week. While there are…
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Baked Gnocchi Recipe & The Differences Between Pasta & Noodles

We love the 29th of the month—any month—because it’s National Gnocchi Day. While the U.S. celebrates 14 pasta holidays, gnocchi is not one of them. However, the 29th of every month is National Gnocchi Day in Argentina. We have no problem with that whatsoever! Our gnocchi recipe this month is Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, which hails…
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National Ham & Eggs Day Recipe…On A Waffle & All The Holidays

While there isn’t a specific “National Ham and Eggs Day,” March 26th is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. To celebrate, we present a recipe for a savory, fun, and totally delicious combination of ham and eggs on a waffle. The egg yolk drizzles down over the waffle, and you can even add a drop…
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Broccoli Stem Salad Recipe & Nutrition For National Broccoli Day

Stop throwing out your broccoli stems! Sure, the florets are pretty, but the stems are just as and tasty, but don’t neglect the rest. We love to use sliced or shaved broccoli stems in place of lettuce for a hearty salad. A day or two before or after, enjoy the florets. This recipe needs only…
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