TIP OF THE DAY: Iced Tea Ice Cubes

Iced green tea with green tea ice cubes. Photo by Tomo Jesenicnikc | IST.   It’s National Iced Tea Month, so we‘re repeating one of our favorite tips for iced tea lovers: Make your ice cubes from the same tea. This way, you can keep your iced tea ice-cold without diluting it. It’s a more…
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A Sweet & Savory Waffle Bar For Brunch, Parties & More

Hold the maple syrup: This Mexican Sunrise Waffle is topped with a fried egg and salsa. Photo courtesy Peach Valley Cafe.   Father’s Day excitement: Turn brunch into a design-your-own waffle bar. We adapted this idea from Peach Valley Cafe, which has a variety of tasty waffles on the menu. Prepare a waffles bar for…
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RECIPES: 1920s Cocktails, Part 1

The Gin Rickey. Photo courtesy Tanqueray Gin.   The latest version of “The Great Gatsby” opens in cinemas today, begging the question, what did Gatsby serve at those wild parties? We know from the novel that Gatsby was a bootlegger. In the summer of 1922, when novel is set, Prohibition was two and a half…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gourmet Meatball Sub

Nice enough, but you can make a meatball sub that soars to new heights. Photo courtesy Earl of Sandwich.   As popular as meatball submarine sandwiches are, they’re pretty ho-hum. Even if you make the tastiest meatballs and marinara sauce, there’s still room for improvement. Today‘s tip: Play around with different ingredients until you create…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use Champagne Flutes For Appetizers & Desserts

Use your Champagne flutes for more than Champagne. Photo courtesy Filicori Zecchini.   Since today is a holiday that features a fancy dinner, today’s tip is about fancy presentation of food. When you create a snazzy presentation for a good recipe, you invariably have a hit. If you’re not using your Champagne flutes, tulips or…
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