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One way to make food more interesting is to serve it in (or on) an unusual vessel. Chefs at better restaurants are always looking for more interesting presentations, serving food on everything from bricks of Himalayan Pink Salt to slate tiles and cutting boards. Consumer magazines contribute their own ideas, styling food in hollowed-out oranges…
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Who needs toast? Serve this brunch idea from Gardenia restaurant in New York City. A fried or poached egg is served atop a bed of rice with roasted vegetables. It’s a yummy way to use up leftovers. Use brown rice or other whole grain for more nutrition. You can also use polenta or mashed potatoes…
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Match your cocktail to the pool (the miniature beach balls are plastic, made for doll houses). Photo courtesy Pinnacle Vodka. For your next pool party, make this Pool Party Punch, an tasty and fun idea from Pinnacle Vodka. Pinnacle made it with their Original Vodka; you can make it your own with a flavored…
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It’s easy add a hit of extra flavor to lemon-ade, from lavender to jalapeño. Photo courtesy The Great Pepper Cookbook by Melissa’s Produce. August 20th is National Lemonade Day. If the only lemonade you drink comes from a bottle, you’ve never experienced real lemonade. Bottled drinks are not only pasteurized, but typically use reconstituted…
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The Izzy Scoop, topped with an Itty Bitty. Photo courtesy Izzy’s Ice Cream. Move over, sprinkles: There’s a better ice cream topping in town—at least, if your town is Minneapolis or St. Paul. There, Izzy’s Ice Cream, an artisan scoop shop, has a repertoire of 150 flavors. And the good news is, you can…
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