A Checkerboard Melon Salad Recipe & The History Of Melon

[1] A beautiful melon salad (photos #1, #2, and #3 © Oliviers & Co). [2] Cut the cubes from a block of feta (photo © DeLaurenti). [3] Fresh basil is pressed with the olives to create this premium oil (more about it at Oliviers & Co). [4] Lemon Specialty Vinegar, mild without bitterness (more about…
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Whiskey Sour Candied Pecans Recipe For National Whiskey Sour Day

Here are some munchies for National Whiskey Sour Day, August 25th: Whiskey Sour Candied Pecans, inspired by the classic cocktail. The recipe was developed by our colleague Hannah Kaminsky of Bittersweet Blog for the recipe. “These are an intoxicating treat: aromatic and heady, sweet and sour with a subtly bitter edge, buttery yet bright. “The…
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Watermelon Oysters Recipe For National Watermelon Month

What are watermelon oysters? They’re a clever combination of oysters that use the rind and the flesh of a watermelon as a garnish. On this last day of National Watermelon Month July, we present them to the sophisticated foodie. The recipe, Watermelon Rind Mignonette and Watermelon Granita with Oysters, is ambitious, but the result is…
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Healthy Snacking: DateFix Natural Energy Snack

We discovered a new product at this year’s big food show for the specialty food trade: DateFix Natural Energy Snack. Although it was developed by a long-distance runner, it’s a real find for those of us who have never run a block in our lives. DateFix is a healthy snack that’s made only with puréed…
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Limited Edition Golden Selection Pineapple From Dole

[1] The new Golden Selection pineapple (all photos © Dole). [2] Golden Selection is available at selected supermarkets in the U.S. and Canada. [3] Dole’s Gazpacho Salad recipe is one way to show off the flavor and color of Golden Selection pineapple.   Dole Food Co. has introduced its limited-edition Golden Selection pineapple, a sweeter…
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