RESTAURANT: P.J. Bernstein, The Best Deli In New York?

In New York City, “the best deli,” referring to Jewish-style delicatessen, used to be a topic of debate. Over the years, though, acclaimed delicatessens have fallen by the wayside. The Carnegie Deli and its rival The Stage Deli, both in the neighborhood of Carnegie Hall, are gone. So is Artie’s Deli on the Upper West…
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Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe (Or Use Your Favorite Flavor)

[1] Chocolate pudding pie (photo © Chicago Vegan Foods). [2] Make a cookie crust from chocolate wafer cookies, or buy one (photo © Chowhound). [3] Candied orange peel is our favorite garnish for chocolate pie or cake. Here’s the recipe (photo © Elaine Hsieh, EH Chocolatier).   For National Chocolate Pudding Day, June 26th, how…
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RECIPE: Melon & Prosciutto Pasta Salad

Melon and prosciutto is a classic Italian appetizer. Pasta salad, on the other hand, is an American creation. This recipe, from Pasta Fits, combines the two. We served it this weekend, and it was a hit. Pasta Fits, a website of the National Pasta Organization, promotes the enjoyment of pasta in healthy recipes. “When these…
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Strawberry Avocado Smoothie Recipe For National Smoothie Day

The first day of summer, June 21st, is National Smoothie Day (also National Peaches & Cream Day)! Up to 184 million Americans enjoy smoothies each year. Let’s start with some…   SMOOTHIE HISTORY Smoothies first emerged in the U.S. during the hippie movement of the 1960s, when vegetarianism and natural eating rose in popularity. The…
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RECIPE: Peaches & Cream Shortcake

[1] First grill the peaches. [2] Slice the peaches before assembling the shortcake (both photos courtesy Completely Delicious). [3] One of summer’s delights (photo courtesy Frog Hollow Farm).   June 21st is the first day of summer. Somewhat less grandly, it’s also National Peaches & Cream Day. We’re always happy to have peach ice cream,…
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