Fabrizia Limoncello: A Gold Standard American Lemon Liqueur

[1] Fabrizia limoncello (photos #1 and #3 © Moody Mixologist). [2] Sicilian lemons (photo © Sicily On Web). [3] How about a Pink Limoncello Reviver? Here’s the recipe. [4] Limoncello Prosecco Sparkler. Here’s the recipe (photos #4 and #5 © Inside The Rustic Kitchen). [5] Italian-Cuban fusion: a Limoncello Mojito Here’s the recipe. [6] House-made…
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An Alcohol-Spiked Chocolate Milkshake For National Chocolate Milkshake Day

[1] Chocolate hazelnut Bourbon milkshake. The recipe is at right. (photo © Gelson’s Markets | Facebook). [2] Nutella for the shake (photo © Mikael Stenberg | Unsplash). [3] Chocolate fruitcake shakes. Here’s the recipe (photos #3 and #4 © American Heritage Chocolate). [4] How about a chocolate cookie milkshake? Toss a few Oreos or Famous…
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America’s Top Fruits & Vegetables: It’s National Fruits & Veggies Month!

September is National Fruits & Veggies Month, a holiday established by the USDA to bring greater attention to the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. The message is not only to “make the most of summer produce while it’s still available,” but to integrate more fruits and vegetables into your daily meals. It’s pretty…
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Papaya On A Bagel? Plus More Papaya Recipes For National Papaya Month

[1] What’s for brunch? A bagel with citrus cream cheese and papaya ribbons. The recipe is below (photo © Southern Selects). [2] There are numerous subspecies of Carica papaya, demonstrating different sizes, shapes, and flavor nuances (photo © Alleksana | Pexels). [3] A shorter, rounder variety (photo © Little Plant | Unsplash). [4] The papaya…
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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe With A Latin Twist For National Acorn Squash Day

[1] Butternut squash soup with spicy Latin garnishes (photos #1, #2, #4, and #5 ©‎ Pointed Leaf Press). [2] The star vegetable: butternut squash. Here’s the difference between butternut and acorn squash (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Soup garnishes: chiles, chorizo, cilantro, lime, pepitas. [4] The author enjoys this soup with a glass of her…
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