Category: Food Holidays & More

RECIPE: Cherry Tart Or Summer Fruit Tart With Lemon Mascarpone Filling

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Updated June 2026 Skip the cherry pie for George Washington’s Birthday (February 22nd). Make this delicious cherry tart instead. The recipe, sent to us by Vermont Creamery via the New England Open House Cookbook, actually works with any fruit. When berry season arrives, make it with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries; or call in the…
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RECIPE: Bourbon Slush Frozen Cocktail & More Frozen Drinks

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[1] For drinks or dessert (or perhaps, drink your dessert: Bourbon Slush with Brandied Cherries (photo © The Nibble). [2] Take advantage of summer peaches to make a Peach Bourbon Slush. Here’s the recipe (photos #2 and #3 © The Speckled Palate). [3] Make it a slush party with a trio of flavors, including this…
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FOOD 101: The Difference Between Crème, Creme & Cream For National Creme Filled Chocolates Day

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February 14th—Valentine’s Day—is also National Creme Filled Chocolates Day. It’s accurate to call them “creme,” as they contain no cream or other dairy. But please allow us the opportunity to discuss how Americans use creme vs. cream when there is real cream involved. We’ll get to that below. > Now, onto the creme-filled chocolates, below.…
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