Category: Food Holidays & More

JULY 4th: American Flag Cake

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A tasty flag! Photo courtesy SecretLifeOfAChefsWife.com.   What a great dessert surprise for July 4th! This flag cake originated on 17andBak­ing.com, and was reposted on SecretLifeOfAChefsWife.com. Elissa, who posted the recipe at age 17 (she’s now 21), said at the time: “While I wish I could claim credit for it, the idea of a flag…
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FOOD FUN: Stars & Stripes Jell-O Shots

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Perfect for a July 4th celebration: red, white and blue Jell-O shots. All you need is a mini star silicon mold, like this one from Wilton. You can probably pick one up locally, where July 4th-themed housewares or are sold (or a good baking supplies department). Then, just follow this recipe on GoodCocktails.com. And plan…
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FOOD FUN: Grow Vegetables Into Hearts & Stars

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It’s too late to grow vegetables in star shapes for this July 4th, but you can plan ahead for next year. While you’re at it, plan to grow and freeze some heart-shaped slices for Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. If only we had a small plot of land, we’d grow cucumbers and tomatoes just so we…
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FOOD HOLIDAY RECIPE: Ceviche-Stuffed Avocado

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June 28th is National Ceviche Day, honoring one of our favorite foods. If you’re a sashimi lover and haven’t tried ceviche, today’s the day. Another reason to eat lots of ceviche: It’s a low calorie, good-for you lunch or first course. And it’s been nourishing man since ancient times. The recipe for avocado stuffed with…
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Ways To Use Orange Blossom Water For National Orange Blossom Day

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[1] Orange blossom water is a by-product of distilling orange blossoms for oil. Some products are clear, some have an orange tinge (photo © Nielsen-Massey). [2] Most brands are from the Middle East, where orange blossom water is a key ingredient in sweet and savory dishes and drinks (photo © Maureen Abood Market). [3] Hot…
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