TIP OF THE DAY: Make Flower Ice Cubes

Put edible flowers in your ice cubes. Photo courtesy Chandon USA.   For Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, spring and summer entertaining, parties, showers and Valentine’s Day: Make your drinks stand out with flower ice cubes. It couldn’t be easier: Just place edible blossoms in an ice cube tray, fill and freeze. To get the flowers…
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RECIPE: Strawberry Iced Tea

For Easter or Mother’s Day, Strawberry Iced Tea is delish! The recipe is from Shangri-La Tea Company. RECIPE: Strawberry Iced Tea 2 cups whole frozen strawberries 32 fluid ounces brewed tea 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 box fresh strawberries Mint leaves Ice   Preparation 1. BREW tea and cool…
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EASTER: Pink, White & Green Deviled Eggs

Make these gorgeous pink deviled eggs ahead of time for easy holiday entertaining: They’re perfect for Easter brunch or snacking. You can make all of the eggs pink, half pink/half white, or tint some pickle brine light green for a tricolor selection. Mix and match your toppings from the list in the recipe or whatever…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Liqueur For Mom Or Dad

Home-infused clementine vodka. Photo © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog.   Our colleague Hannah Kaminsky of Bittersweet Blog has already made her Mother’s Day gift: which she calls climoncello (a rift on the lemon liqueur, limoncello). You’ve got more than enough time to make your own liqueur for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, in any…
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VALENTINE FOOD: Strawberry Banana Pancake Stack

Enjoy this special occasion pancake stack for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or other occasion when taking the extra step makes a big hit with family and guests. The pancake “cake” is sliced into six wedges. Prep time is 15 minutes, cook time is 30 minutes. Thanks to Hungry Jack Pancakes for the recipe. RECIPE: STRAWBERRY…
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