FATHER’S DAY: Chocolate Marshmallow Pops Recipe

Make these treats for Father’s Day. Photo courtesy La Chocolate | Australia.   We saw these inviting marshmallow lollipops on the website of La Chocolate, an Australian chocolatier. “Make a batch of me,” they called out. So we decided to make them for Father’s Day—and also for July 4th with white chocolate and red and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bacon Makes It Better

Bacon cole slaw with Wisconsin blue cheese. Photo courtesy EatWisconsinCheese.com.   If you’re looking for a way to change up your summer cole slaw and potato salad, we recommend bacon (or vegetarian bacon). Or, you can substitute the vegetarian, kosher Baconnaise, a bacon-flavored mayonnaise we love. Real bacon or faux flavor, the smokiness adds a…
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JULY 4TH RECIPE: Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

Whenever we’re asked to a July 4th party, we always bring our Red, White & Blue Potato Salad. It’s special on Independence Day and potato salad occasion. While we generally enjoy sharing, we keep our exact recipe a secret. We worked for years to get the dressing right! But the United States Potato Board sent…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Star-Shaped Ice

Make star-spangled drinks with star-shaped ice. Photo courtesy Promo-Wholesale.com.   It’s the little touches that make guests smile. Like star-shaped ice in their July 4th drinks. Make each soft drink or cocktail more special with star-shaped ice, made in a silicon mold. No time to find ice cube trays? Head to the market for carambola,…
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