RECIPE: Peaches & Cream Cheesecake For National Peaches & Cream Day

[1] Use fresh summer peaches to make this yummy cheesecake (photos #1, #2 and #3 © Domino Sugar). [2] Peaches are a wonderful topping with. [3] Domino’s new golden sugar is less processed and than white table sugar. [4] Off the tree, into the bowl (photo © Frog Hollow Farm). [5] Slice extra peaches for…
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RECIPE: Golden Piña Colada

National Piña Colada Day is July 10th, celebrating one of our personal favorite cocktails. It may be a few weeks past that date, but this delicious recipe has arrived, just in time for a weekend indulgence. You can see from the photo that this isn’t your ordinary Piña Colada. Preparing the coconut cream and pineapple…
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RECIPE: Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

[1] Individual chocolate mint cheesecakes (photo © Jennie-O). [2] Ashlee Marie made her own version of Andes Mints. Here’s her recipe (photo © Ashlee Marie). [3] Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers (photo © Nabisco).   July 30th is National Cheesecake Day. How about something cool and minty for a hot summer day? In these mini cheesecakes,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Watermelon Juice (& Use It For More Than Drinking)

July is National Watermelon Month. Do you like watermelon? We do, and we have a passion for watermelon juice. We “squeeze” our own in a blender or food processor, because bottled brands can’t come near to the vibrant flavor of fresh-squeezed watermelon juice. You can feel good about each refreshing glass: Watermelon is low in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cook With Scotch On National Scotch Day

July 27th is National Scotch Day. You know how to drink it. How about cooking with it? Although it is much more common to use wine or brandy in cooking, Scotch can offer complex character to everything from appetizers through dessert. Cooking lets you appreciate Scotch—or other whiskey—in new ways. You don’t have to use…
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