TIP OF THE DAY: Summer Naked Cake With Stone Fruits

The summer’s selection of stone fruits are begging for a naked cake. June through September is prime stone fruit season in the U.S. WHAT ARE STONE FRUITS? Stone fruits are members of the Prunus genus, and include: Apricots Cherries Lychees Mangoes Nectarines Olives Peaches Plums Cross-breeds such as apriums, plumcots and pluots   A stone…
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How To Make Better Waffles Plus Sweet & Savory Recipes

[1] BLT Wafflewich, a waffle sandwich (photo courtesy Elegant Affairs Caterers). [2] Waffle cups aren’t just for sundaes. Use them to hold a crisp, healthy veggie salad (photo courtesy Joy Cone Company). [3] You can take a gourmet approach to chicken and waffles with little touches like these (photo courtesy Honey Butter Fried Chicken |…
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Smash Cocktail Recipes & A Purple Cocktail: A Blackberry Smash!

[1] Watch the sunset with a Blackberry Smash. [2] A Bourbon & Peach Smash. Here’s the recipe from Imbibe Magazine (photo courtesy Imbibe Magazine). [3] This Tequila & Sage Smash is served in a tall glass with ice cubes (photo courtesy Imbibe Magazine). [4] Basil Hayden’s Bourbon is made in small batches by Beam Suntory…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Put Fruit On Your Sandwiches

You put cranberry sauce on turkey sandwiches, don’t you? Mango chutney on chicken or cheddar sandwiches? Goat cheese or brie with fig jam? How about fresh fruit? Fruit and cheese, a perfect complement on a plate, do equally well on a baguette, croissant or other bread. Lush stone fruits are a perfect complement, particularly ripe…
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Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch & 2 More Recipes

[1] What’s better than Bourbon Milk Punch on a hot day? Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch, with ice cream instead of half and half (photo © Bourbon House | NOLA). [2] Traditional Bourbon Milk Punch, made with half-and-half instead of ice cream (photo © The Cocktail Project). [3] Make Bourbon Milk Punch even more festive by…
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