TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Flavored Seltzer

[1] Homemade raspberry seltzer (photo © Spoonful Of Flour). If you like flavored seltzer, here’s how to make an even more flavorful version of it, courtesy of the North American Raspberry and Blackberry Commission. The inspiration came from fruit grower Cheryl Ferguson of Plum Granny Farm in King, North Carolina. You can use fresh or…
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Cucumber Water, Cucumber Vodka, Cucumber Cocktails

[1] No more bland water at the table (photo © Maria Bacarella | iStock Photo).   When warm weather brings a bounty of fresh produce, we want to fresh produce it everywhere—including in our water glass. While any fruit or vegetable can be infused into a glass or pitcher of water, we especially enjoy cucumber…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Agua Fresca & Agua De Horchata Recipes, Latin American Coolers

[1] A lychee agua fresca, or cooler (photos #1, #4 ___ © courtesy Melissa’s). [2] Agua de horchata, an agua fresca made with rice. The recipe is below (photo © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [3] Chile berry agua fresca (photo © Melissa’s The Great Pepper Cookbook). [4] Pineapple, coconut water and lemongrass agua fresca.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Coconut Water Ice Cubes

Coconut water with coconut water ice cubes and a lychee garnish. Photo © Deasy Setiawati Widjaja | DRM.   If you enjoy coconut water—or the flavor of coconut in general—you can add a subtle touch of it to your favorite beverages via coconut water ice cubes. Use them in juice, iced tea, ginger ale and…
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FOOD HISTORY: Whipped Cream

May 21st is National Strawberries and Cream Day, a dish that no doubt dates to a prehistoric day at the dawn of dairying, when fresh cream was poured over the wild strawberries of summer. Milk-producing animals have been domesticated for thousands of years, long before the ancient Egyptians believed that cows and bulls were earthly…
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