Cherry Almond Rugelach Recipe, History, & Much More

Cherry-themed recipes work both for Valentine’s Day (February 14th) and Washington’s Birthday (February 22nd, celebrated nationally on President’s Day, which falls this year on February 16th). National Rugelach Day is April 29th. There’s nothing better with a cup of tea or coffee than homemade rugelach. Try this recipe from QVC’s David Venable. Below: > David…
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Homemade Pork Ramen Soup Recipe In A Slow Cooker

[1] Get out your slow cooker and create this delicious Japanese comfort food (photo © Williams Sonoma). [2] Fully loaded pork ramen soup (photo © Mike Gles | Pexels). [3] Kamaboko, a type of surimi (fish paste) (photo © Just One Cookbook Essential Japanese Recipes (independently published). [4] Quick Slow Cooking by Williams Sonoma(photo ©…
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How To Use Key Limes & Key Lime History

Darker green Persian/Tahitian limes and the smaller, yellower Key limes (photo by Evan Dempsey | © THE NIBBLE).   We love the filling of Key lime pie. Not especially a crust fan, we often make the filling alone, to serve crustless in pots de crème or ramekins. If you’ve had Key lime pie made with…
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Original Bloody Mary Recipe & History For National Bloody Mary Day

[1] Thank bartender Fernand Petiot for today’s Bloody Mary (photos #1 and #3 © St. Regis Hotel | NYC). [2] The Bloody Mary was originally called the Red Snapper.   January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day; 2015 marks the 81st anniversary of the drink, originally known as the Red Snapper Cocktail. In 1934, a…
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The History Of Sangria & 15 Sangria Recipes For National Sangria Day

December 20th is National Sangria Day. The word derives from the Spanish word for bloodletting, and refers to the red wine that was used as a base for the punch. While many of us think of sangria as a summer cooler, red sangria is the perfect color to celebrate the holidays. > The year’s 25+…
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