TIP OF THE DAY: How To Pick The Best Watermelon

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day. Ready for some sweet, juicy melon? Here are tips for picking the best of the bunch. TIPS TO CHOOSE A MELON 1. Look for a stemless melon, with a slight indentation on the stem end. If the melon still has a stem, it could mean that it was picked…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National IPA Day

[1] An IPA and some of the hops (at left) used to brew it (photo courtesy Homebrewers Association). [2] The “official” IPA glass designed by Spielgau, a subsidiary of Riedel, known for designing glassware that best shows off a particular style of beer or type of wine. Here’s more about it (photo courtesy KegWorks). [3]…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Chobani “A Hint Of,” Lower Sugar Greek Yogurt

The latest trend in premium yogurt brands is less sugar, appealing to people who seek high protein and low sugar food options. For those consumers, “low sugar” doesn’t mean low-calorie sweeteners like monkfruit, stevia and Splenda. They want natural flavors. Last month, one of our Top Picks Of The Week was YQ by Yoplait. This…
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RECIPE: Make Cheesecake Pops For National Cheesecake Day

[1] Make and decorate cheesecake pops (photo © Pure Cheesecakes). [2] First, bake a cheesecake. [3] Next, scoop balls of cheesecake. [4] Add sticks, and get ready to decorate (photos 2-4 © Safe Eggs | Chantel Arsenault).   You can bake or buy a cheesecake for National Cheesecake Day, July 30th. Or you can turn…
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