Have A Moscow Mule: For National Vodka Day & Moscow Mule Day

  October 4th is National Vodka Day. Do you know the first vodka cocktail invented in the U.S.? (If you read the headline of this article, you do; and Moscow Mule Day is celebrated on March 3rd). Today vodka and vodka cocktails are ubiquitous. In 2011, roughly 62 million 9-liter cases of vodka were sold…
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What Is Quark Cheese? A Creamy, Slightly Tart Fresh Cheese

[1] Quark can be eaten like yogurt or used as a bread spread and in recipes (photo © Vermont Creamery). [2] Pancakes with savory garnish: Quark cheese and marinated cherry tomatoes. Here’s the recipe (photos #2, #4, #5, and #8 © Wisconsin Cheese). [3] American style, creamy quark from Vermont Creamery (photo by Claire Freierman…
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Home Canning For Fun & The History Of Canning

Editor’s Note: Fagor America, whose canning product is featured in this article, ceased operations in 2018. However, the majority of the article is still relevant to home canners. You can find numerous other brands of home canning kits. Plus, enjoy the history of canning, below. If you love to cook and teach your family how…
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