TIP OF THE DAY: Tequila On The Rocks

Sure, you enjoy tequila in a Margarita, Tequila Sunrise or hundreds of other drinks that use the popular Mexican spirit. But have you tried tequila on the rocks? That’s how the aged tequila expressions, Añejo and Extra Añejo, should be enjoyed (here are the different types of tequila). Even if all you have is a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: More Red, White & Blue Food

A healthful dessert or snack for Independence Day Weekend: You can’t go wrong with Red, White & Blue Fruit Salad. This fanciful fruit dessert was created by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. RECIPE: RED, WHITE & BLUE FRUIT SALAD Ingredients For 4 Servings 4 cups watermelon balls 2 cups fresh blueberries 4 dollops prepared whipped…
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RECIPE: July 4th Layer Cake

A patriotic layer cake. Photo courtesy Harry & David.   You can buy this delicious Red, White and Blueberry Cake from Harry & David ($49.95 plus shipping). Or you can make your own. First, Harry & David’s cake: Made in the company’s bakery, three layers of fluffy vanilla cake are separated by strawberry and blueberry…
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JULY 4TH GIFT: Red, White & Blue Macarons

If you need a snazzy July 4th gift, these red, white and blue macarons are sure to impress. From one of our favorite chocolatiers, Richart, they are made with the finest ingredients, including Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar. A gift box of 12 macarons is $18.00; a large box of 25 macarons is $37.00. Buy them…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cheese Flag For July 4th

Cheese flag photo courtesy Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.   You can fly the flag on July 4th, and you can eat it too. This tasty flag was created by Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co., an award-winning creamery in Woodstock, Vermont. The creamery specializes in Cheddar, Edam, Tilsit and WindsorDale (based on a 1800 farmhouse Wensleydale recipe).…
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