Chocolate-Dipped & Double Chocolate Coconut Macaroon Recipes

May 31st is National Macaroon Day, and June 3rd is National Chocolate Macaroon Day. Here, yummmy recipes for both regular macaroons can be dipped in chocolate, and chocolate macaroons dipped in chocolate. If you’re a coconut lover, resistance is futile! Below: > A brief history of macaroons and the difference between macaroons and macarons. >…
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TIP FOR MEMORIAL DAY (OR JULY 4th) WEEKEND: Red, White & Blue Recipes

Red, white and blue colors are not just for July 4th. Memorial Day is an equally patriotic holiday. Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War (1861 to 1865), which saw the largest loss…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Garnishing With Lilacs

[1] White wine with a scattering of lilac blossoms (photo courtesy Tay Tea). [2] Decorate desserts and other foods. Check out these recipes from Brit.co.   We received the top photo from Tay Tea, a lovely tea salon in Delhi, New York, some three hours northwest of New York City. The proprietor spent years as…
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