The History Of Breakfast Cereal For National Shredded Wheat Day

[1] One of our favorite whole-grain breakfasts (photos #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 © Post Consumer Brands).(photo © Post Consumer Brands). [2] For years, Shredded Wheat was produced by Nabisco (photo © Nabisco). [3] The Original Shredded Wheat brand is now owned by Post [4] Use Shredded Wheat in recipes; here it coats…
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Basque Cheesecake Recipe & The History Of Basque Cheesecake

We are a devotee of cheesecake, and haven’t yet found a good Basque cheesecake in our home town. Even the slice we had at the gourmet Spanish market owned by a prominent chef we admire was bland. July 30th is National (and International) Cheesecake Day. No time like the present to create this drool-worthy dessert.…
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Easy, Yummy Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers – Tenders – Strips

[1] No boring flour here: These fingers have a terrific breading of corn flakes and chopped pecans (photo © Taste Of Home). [2] Pecans are a great crust for chicken, but if you prefer, you can use your nut of choice. Macadamias? Pistachios? (photo © Schermer Pecans). [3] Corn Flakes are our favorite coating for…
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National Hot Fudge Sundae Day & More Sundae Holidays

July 25th is National Hot Sundae Day, a favorite of our youth. Every year we give ourselves permission to make one. Because we’re picky, our hot fudge brands of choice are two artisan companies that make small-batch products from top ingredients: Somebody’s Mother’s (photo #4) King’s Cupboard   Both companies make other delicious dessert sauces,…
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The Best Refreshing, Hydrating Drinks For National Refreshment Day

[1] Fruit-based aqua fresca is a thirst-quencher in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Here’s the recipe (photo © New York Times | Photo: Christopher Testani | Stylist: Simon Andrews). [2] Coconut water is almost always drunk cold, as that’s when it’s most refreshing. But you can still serve it in a pretty with a…
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