FOOD FUN: Chocolate Face Mask

Another way to enjoy chocolate. Photo courtesy Elizabeth’s Secret Beauty Bar | Miami.   If you have no Father’s Day plans, how about treating yourself to a chocolate face mask? Elizabeth Garcia of Elizabeth’s Secret Beauty Bar in Miami shares the recipe for her signature chocolate mask. You can use it on the face to…
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FOOD FUN: Strawberry On A Stick

Here’s a new take on strawberry lollipops: fresh strawberry “lollipops.” Whole strawberries are speared on lollipop sticks, dipped into honey and rolled in chopped nuts. This better-for-you sweet treat looks very tempting, and delivers: The heart-healthy and anti-cancer power of strawberries, rich in phytonutrients and potassium. The heart-healthy oil and protein of your favorite chopped…
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RECIPES: Cocktails With Black Olives

Make a Dirty Martini with black olives instead of the green ones. Photo courtesy CalOlive.com.   Many people enjoy olives in their Martinis, or a Dirty Martini made with olive brine. But these are green olives, typically stuffed with pimento. Why give black olives (ripe olives) the cold shoulder? Here are some recipes from California…
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RECIPE: Deconstructed Enchilada Salad

[1] Deconstruct enchiladas into an enchilada salad (photo © QVC). [2] Fresh cilantro is an ingredient in many Mexican dishes (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Homemade tortilla chips (photo © Anna Hinman | Crunchy Creamy Sweet).   We always enjoy a taco salad, but had never set eyes on an enchilada salad until we received…
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Savory Doughnuts: A Recipe With Parmesan & Garlic

[1] Serve savory Parmesan-garlic doughnuts with cocktails or beer (photo courtesy Elegant Affairs Caterers | NYC). [2] Grating a wedge of Parmesan will give you better cheese flavor than buying pre-grated cheese (photo © Wisconsin Cheese). [3] Peel a garlic clove and smash it with the broad side of a knife (photo © Kyocera Cutlery…
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