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It’s a teaching moment: When is a Kir not a Kir? Or a Margarita not a Margarita? Or a Martini not a Martini? Every drink made with vodka is not a Martini, every drink made with Tequila is not a Margarita. Yet, each week we are sent a mis-named recipe that only serves to misinform.…
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[1] Lamb and a scallop at Blue The Restaurant | Beachwood, Ohio (photo © Blu). [2] Surf and turf can combine any foods from the two realms: land and sea. Above, grilled salmon and a poached egg from Cafe SFA in New York City (photo © Cafe SFA—now closed). [3] Lobster ravioli with meat sauce…
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Make it in 15 minutes! Photo courtesy Brown Eyed Baker. June 2 is National Rocky Road Day, a flavor created in 1929 when William Dreyer mixed chocolate ice cream with nuts and marshmallows, the “rocks” in the road. Here’s the history. Today, have a dish of rocky road ice cream and make some rocky…
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[1] Banana pudding is one of America’s favorite comfort foods. Here’s the recipe for this version (photo © M. Sheldrake | iStock Photo). [2] Mac and cheese: who resist (photo © Mackenzie Ltd). [3] Fried chicken is a perennial favorite (photo © Honey Butter Fried Chicken | Chicago). December 5th is National Comfort Food…
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Many people believe that everything tastes better on a stick. That’s why we consistently come across foods that have no need to be on a stick, served on a stick. County fairs and urban street fairs are full of them. We’re not talking about skewers, which make grilling and serving easier; or ice pops, candy…
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