Bake A Coffee Cake For National Coffee Cake Day

May is National Coffee Cake Month, April 7th is National Coffee Day. Those are two reasons why a coffee cake lover should consider baking a coffee cake. Many of us would love a delicious piece of coffee cake with our morning coffee. But finding a really delicious one is getting harder and harder. If you…
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RECIPE: Gin Martini Milkshake For World Gin Day

It’s not so innocent (photo © Butter & Scotch | Brooklyn).   June 13th is World Gin Day. Celebrate by making a Gin Martini Milkshake: gin, vermouth, and ice cream! If the concept sounds strange to you, think of all the sweet drinks made with heavy cream, from Brandy Alexander to Irish Coffee to White…
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RECIPE: Rocky Road Truffles

Today is National Rocky Road Day. The original Rocky Road was an ice cream flavor invented in 1929 by William Dryer. He chose the name to describe the bumpy appearance of ice cream packed with chocolate, marshmallows and walnuts. Since the Great Depression began in October of that year, it was also a tongue-and-cheek reference.…
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RECIPE: BLT Avocado Burger

May is National Burger Month. We usually default to our list of 35+ burger recipes—at least one variation for every day of the month. But we’re calling out this Grilled Avocado BLT Burger from the California Avocado Commission, because it has all of our favorite “essential” toppings. Our idea of burger heaven includes avocado, bacon,…
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