Category: Food Holidays & More

National Zucchini Day Recipes: Spiral Zucchini ‘Green Papaya’ Salad & Zucchini Pasta

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Whether served raw, roasted, baked, grilled, sautéed, pickled, or fried, zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables and a seasonal summer favorite that’s abundantly available at farm stands and supermarkets. This summer squash is very low in calories—33 calories for a medium zucchini. There are many wonderful ways to serve zucchini: Garnishes Gratin Grilled…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Olive Oil Swap

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Instead butter on your bread, try olive oil. Photo courtesy FlavorYourLife.com.   August is National Olive Oil Month, reminding us again that it’s easy to make heart-healthy switches in everyday eating. While the health benefits of olive oil are no secret (including no cholesterol and less saturated fat than butter), most people are unaware of…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Oyster Day

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Surf and turf: oyster on the half shell topped with crumbled bacon. Photo courtesy James Antrim | IST.   It’s National Oyster Day. But hey—aren’t you supposed to avoid oysters in the hot summer months? Fresh oysters are available year-round, with caveats. The advice not to eat oysters during months spelled without an “r” does…
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FOOD FUN: Deconstructed Blueberry Pie Recipe

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Deconstructed blueberry pie à la mode (photo © Linda Anctil).   We are huge fans of Linda Anctil, a Connecticut-based chef, and caterer whose blog, PlayingWithFireAndWater.com, makes us want to show up at meal time and befriend her. She’s a great deconstructionist chef and caterer, and it’s a pleasure to look at her concepts and…
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FOOD FUN: Make Alcohol-Infused Ice Pops

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[1] New, fun, delicious: Prosecco and boozy ice pops (photo © Conrad Hotel | NYC). [2] Freeze your own Prosecco pops, and enjoy this light sparkler straight or in a cocktail (photo © Freixenet).   Too bad “Sex And The City” is off the air. The girls could have spent an afternoon or evening at…
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