Birthday Festivities & Recipes For National Pina Colada Day

June 10th, yesterday, was National Pina Colada Day, and we may have had one too many to celebrate the 70th anniversary of our favorite sweet cocktail. One of the most iconic classic cocktails—and our favorite sweet cocktail—the Piña Colada turns 70. Bartender Monchito Marrero created the first Piña Colada in 1954 at The Caribe Hilton…
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Castelvetrano Olive Lovers: Here’s Castelvetrano Olive Oil (EVOO)

[1] Castelvetrano EVOO in a handy squeeze bottle is great for drizzling. Buy it here (photos #1 and #4 © DeLallo). [2] The squeeze bottle option is more flexible than the classic can or bottle. But you might prefer this colorful can for gifting. Note that the can says “Valle del Belice,” where the olives…
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A Donut / Doughnut Hole Trifle Recipe For National Donut Day

June 7th, National Donut Day, is an occasion to grab a donut, especially when chains like Dunkin’ are giving one free with the purchase of a beverage. But we have a better idea: a donut hole trifle recipe. This easy recipe also counts as food fun. It delights children and adults alike. Although the recipe…
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Thai Glass Noodle Salad Recipe For National Salad Month

[1] Thai glass noodle salad. The recipe is below (photo © Taste Of Home). [2] Uncooked glass noodles (photo © Phuumy Noodles | Amazon). [3] Glass noodles turn translucent when cooked (photo © Dangmyeon |Wikipedia. [4] Tamari, a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce. (photo © San-J). [5] Soy sauce. The difference between soy sauce is…
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The Easiest Grape Ice Pop Recipe For National Grape Popsicle Day

There’s a food holiday for just about everything, and today is National Grape Popsicle Day. We have the easiest recipe for a grape ice pop. That’s right: Only the frozen treat sold by Unilever and trademarked Popsicle® should be referred to by the capitalized name. Everything else is a generic—however delicious—ice pop.     >…
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