RECIPE: Chocolate Raspberry Cream Pie For National Raspberry Pie Day

[1] A chocolate cream pie with a raspberry cream top (recipe below, photo © Driscoll’s). [2] This is the right month to find well-priced raspberries (photo © MorgueFile). [3] Chocolate wafer cookies are crushed for the crust (photo © Nabisco). [4] A raspberry tart with a coconut crust. Here’s the recipe (photo © Lottie And…
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RECIPE: No-Bake Raspberry-White Chocolate Cheesecake

[1] Raspberry-White Chocolate Cheesecake (photos #1 and #2 © Driscoll’s Berries). [2] [2] A half-pint of raspberries. [3] You can use white chocolate chips or chop up a white chocolate bar (photo © Lake Champlain Chocolates) . [4] Almond flour makes a delicious crust, and it’s also gluten free (photo © Webstaurant Store). [5] Better…
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RECIPE: Blueberry Cheesecake Bars For National Cheesecake Day

Whip up cheesecake bars for National Cheesecake Day, July 30th. These were developed for the U.S. High bush Blueberry Council by Emily Hobbs of Ozark, Missouri. There are many more great blueberry recipes on the website. A layer of crunchy crust, followed by fluffy whipped cheesecake topped with toasted almonds and blueberries? Say no more…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Throw A National S’mores Day Party

[1] Classic S’mores (photo courtesy Dandies vegan marshmallows [they’re great]. [2] Gourmet S’mores made with a Petit Écolier chocolate-topped biscuit and a chocolate chocolate chip marshmallow (photo courtesy Plush Puffs gourmet marshmallows). [3] No-Bake S’mores Pie (photo courtesy Brown Eyed Baker; here’s the recipe).   August 10th is National S’mores Day—that warm, gooey delight for…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Choctál’s Singe Origin Ice Cream

When we first reviewed Choctál ice cream in 2007, it was a unique experience. It still is. The California company pioneered single origin ice cream in the two most popular flavors, chocolate and vanilla. The line—four single origin chocolate ice creams and four single origin vanillas—demonstrate how the flavor varies, based on the origin of…
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