Category: Food Holidays

TIP OF THE DAY: Create A Signature Niçoise Salad (Salade Niçoise)

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Niçoise (nee-SWAHZ) refers to something from the city of Nice, on the French Riviera in the region of Provence. You can find the following popular Niçoise dishes in restaurants around the U.S., and they’re easy to make at home (except for the truffle omelet, which is easy to make if you can afford the truffles):…
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Cuban Sandwich Recipe For National Cuban Sandwich Day

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Depending on where you reside, you may never have heard of a Cuban Sandwich, called a Cubano in Cuban restaurants. But August 23rd is National Cuban Sandwich Day, honoring a pressed hero-type sandwich that originated in Tampa and traveled to Miami and points beyond. In fact, there’s a rivalry between the two cities over small…
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Savory Ice Cream, How To Serve It & The History Of Ice Cream

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We thought about labeling this article Food Fun instead of a Tip Of The Day. After all, savory ice cream isn’t everyday fare. Then, we remembered that our purpose is to expand your food horizons (and impress your guests), so here goes. > The year’s 50+ ice cream holidays. > Savory ice cream recipes. >…
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FOOD 101: Vanilla Vs. French Vanilla

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A reader writes: What’s the difference between vanilla and French vanilla? Simply this: Vanilla is the flavoring made from the vanilla bean Vanilla beans themselves are identified in the trade by origin: Indonesian, Madagascar (Bourbon), Mexican, Tahitian, etc. (see the different types (origins) of vanilla beans). Vanilla ice cream without eggs is called Philadelphia-style ice…
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The Different Types Of Rum & The History Of Rum For National Rum Day

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August 16th is National Rum Day. Rum can be a confusing spirit for the everyday consumer. What’s silver versus white rum? What’s silver versus gold rum? Which one should you use for a rum cocktail? The different types of rum follow below. But first:     THE YEAR’S 15 RUM HOLIDAYS January 11: National Hot…
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