The History Of Hawaiian Pizza For International Hawaiian Pizza Day

We first encountered Hawaiian pizza in a Brookline, Massachusetts pizzeria, way back in our college years. Scanning the menu, we found the concept of a cheese pizza—crust, tomato sauce and mozzarella—topped with ham and pineapple to be “fun.” We ordered a slice. Fun it was…but we went back to our “usual,” bell peppers, mushrooms, onions,…
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A Flaming Scorpion Bowl Recipe For National Rum Day

[1] The real deal: a flaming Scorpion in a bowl with hula girls. Check out the recipe and the video. (photo © Tipsy Bartender). [2] This Scorpion Bowl from The New York Times is made in a conventional bowl. Here’s the recipe, which uses dark rum, gin, and Cognac (photo © New York Times |…
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Rose Prosecco History, Food Pairings & Cocktails For National Prosecco Day

[1] Guinigi classic bianco (white) and rosé Prosecco. An Italian label, Guinigi Wines were introduced in September 2020. The portfolio of wines, both sparkling and still, honors the Italian heritage of 3 Badge proprietor and fourth-generation vintner, August Sebastiani (all wines © Guinigi except as noted). [2] This is the second year that rosé Prosecco…
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The Russian Tea Room Borscht Recipe & The History Of Borscht

Chilled borscht in the summertime? We buy it at Zabar’s by the quart, along with chilled cucumber soup, fruit soup, and gazpacho. In the summer, there are more chilled soups than you can shake a stick at*, as my Nana would say. Our personal Top 10 favorites (including those previously mentioned): Ajo Blanco (Spanish Garlic…
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What Is Lassi? Check Out Dah! Lassi Drink Made From Yogurt

[1] A glass of Strawberry Mint Dah!-brand lassi (all photos © Dahlicious). [2] Lassi served India-style, topped with rose petals and chopped pistachio nuts. [3] Pouring plain lassi into traditional terracotta cups, called kulhar or kulhad. [4] Pour yourself a refreshing glass of lassi; here, Alphonse Mango, Strawberry Mint, and Tomato Lassi With Mixed Berries.…
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