A Spicy Gin & Tonic Recipe For National Gin & Tonic Day

On October 19th, International Gin and Tonic Day celebrates one of the world’s most famous drinks. But in the U.S., we have a second chance to raise a glass: April 9th is National Gin & Tonic Day. Much as we loved the classic Gin & Tonic recipe, this year we decided to try something new:…
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RECIPE: Cheesecake Celery Sticks For April Fool’s Day

[1] Crunchy cheesecake bites (photos #1 and #2 © Duda Fresh). [2] Start with celery stalks.   So…you’d think that Cheesecake Celery Sticks are an April Fool’s Day joke. After all…can crunchy celery sticks, a savory snack, be turned into a dessert with cheesecake filling and chocolate sauce? Well…yes. April Fools! > The history of…
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It’s Pi Day. How Far Would You Travel For An Iconic Pie?

[1] The winner: Boston Cream Pie. Here’s a recipe. (photo © Taste Of Home). [2] Bumbleberry, a mixed berry pie. Here’s a recipe (photo © King Arthur Baking). [3] Sweet, tart, and crisp Honeycrisp apples are great for pie—and everything else. Here’s the history of apple pie and numerous twists on the classic recipe. (photo…
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Yum! A Banana Pound Cake Recipe For National Pound Cake Day

[1] Banana pound cake Bundt. > The recipe is below. (photos #1, #3, and recipe © Imperial Sugar). [2] Use ripe (speckled) or very ripe bananas (photo © Jude Infantini | Unsplash). [3] Before you get ready to bake, check the freshness of your butter: Cut a very small piece and taste it (photo ©…
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A Different Take On A Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe: Colcannon

Cookbook author, chef, and restaurateur Judith McLoughlin calls the recipe below “St. Patrick’s Colcannon & Corned Beef.” It’s an alternative approach to the traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage.But we wouldn’t want to limit this delicious dish to just one day a year (St. Pat’s). Judith adds: “Most Americans are shocked when I tell them that…
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