Biscuits With Appetizers For National Biscuit Day

May 29th is National Biscuit Day. How about biscuits with appetizers? Serve biscuits instead of other breads or crackers with appetizer plates, cheese boards, dips, spreads, and specialties like Baked Brie (photos #1, #2, and #3). Whether warm from the oven or room temperature, they’re that much more of a treat.     WHAT IS…
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It’s National Chardonnay Day, The Most Popular White Wine

May 27th is National Chardonnay Day, and International Chardonnay Day is celebrated on the Thursday before the last Monday in May. That may sound complex, but it’s the Thursday before Memorial Day. So…time to open a bottle! Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white wine: a dry, medium- to full-bodied wine with moderate acidity and…
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Eggfruit a.k.a. Canistel, A Fruit For National Egg Month

[1] Eggfruit (or egg fruit, eggfruits, or canistel), whole and halved (photo © Bfaast). [2] Purée the flesh to enjoy as a pudding, topping or sauce, or make curd with the recipe below (photo © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [3] You can also simply scoop out the insides and enjoy the creamy flesh (photo…
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pops For National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

It’s National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, and here’s a twist: Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream pops made with goat cheese, a.k.a. chèvre. Bright berries, a hint of lemon and vanilla, creamy goat cheese, and a crumble of graham crackers make these ice cream pops a tasty treat for young and old alike. You can swap the blueberries…
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Iced Coffee Recipes For National Iced Coffee Day

[1] Milk? Half-and-half? Light cream? Take your pick (photo © Pariwat Pannium | Unsplash). [2] Or, simply enjoy a tall glass of black iced coffee (photo © Peet’s Coffee). [3] Consider adding a splash of spirits (photo © Misunderstood Whiskey | Unsplash).   We’re always surprised when we see people on the street carrying iced…
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