FOOD FUN: Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots

We celebrated Cinco de Mayo with these Margarita Jell-O shots, created by Good Cocktails.com. Mix up some strawberry Margarita Jell-O (yes, with tequila) and pour into hollowed-out strawberry cups. Refrigerate, garnish with a small slice of lime, and serve. It’s delicious and fun. Here’s the recipe.   A strawberry serves as the shot glass. Photo…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Create The Best Sugar Rim

Red sanding sugar makes a sweet, colorful cocktail or mocktail rimmer. Photo courtesy El Jimador Tequila.   Here’s a fun idea for Mother’s Day or any other celebration: a custom glass rimmer for cocktails or mocktails. You can buy rimmers in tins, but it’s almost as fast to make your own. We owe this tip…
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FOOD 101: The Difference Between Custard & Pudding

[1] Chocolate baked custard. Here’s the recipe (photo © Healthy Recipes Blogs. [2] Chocolate pudding (photo © Bonchan | iStock Photo). [3] Americans would call this lemon steamed pudding a cake. Brits call it pudding (photo © Sticky Toffee Pudding Company).   May 3rd is National Chocolate Custard Day, and June 26th is National Chocolate…
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NEWS: Amazon, Your New Grocer?

Looking for an alternative to hauling heavy groceries or more convenience in shopping? Check out Amazon.com’s same-day delivery service, Amazon Prime Pantry. Amazon Prime members living in the 48 contiguous states can ship 45 pounds’ worth of grocery store items—in “everyday sizes,” not bulk—for a flat fee of $6. (That’s on top of the Amazon…
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RECIPE: Almond Pancakes Plus What Is Marzipan

[1] Marzipan-like almond pancakes (photo © Target). [2] One of our favorite mascarpone brands (photo © Vermont Creamery). [3] Marzipan is a popular confection in Europe (photo © Neuhaus Chocolates). [4] Here’s a recipe to make your own marzipan, from Plating Cravings (photo © Plated Cravings).   Does Mom like marzipan? Whip up some of…
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