Gift Of The Day: Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin

If the aroma wafting from the bottle of Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin doesn’t grab you, the delight when it hits your tongue will. Handcrafted in small batches by Victoria Distillers in British Columbia, any gin lover lucky enough to receive a bottle is in for a treat that extends far beyond the shot glass…
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Yelp’s 2026 Food Trends & The Recipe For One, A Sarti Spritz

Yelp has unveiled its 2026 Food & Drink Trend Report revealing the bold global flavors, nostalgic comforts, and creative culinary twists that will define the year ahead. Based on millions of Yelp searches and reviews nationwide, this year’s forecast highlights how diners are embracing curiosity, comfort, and cultural exploration—from black sesame lattes to Swedish sweets…
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The Truth About The Pilgrims’ First Pumpkin Pie: It Was Different

[1] Pumpkin custard, a.k.a. pumpkin pie filling, baked in a pumpkin. The recipe is below (Gemini Photo). [2] According to Tasting History, the first pumpkin pie—called pumpion pie—looked more like this. Here’s a recipe from 1670, interpreted for the modern table by Tasting History With Max Miller (photo © Tasting History | You Tube). [3]…
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A Tuna Salad Pickle Sandwich Recipe For National Pickle Day

For National Pickle Day, November 14th, we present some food fun: a pickle sandwich that is not pickles on bread, but tuna salad on a pickle! Experience a playful twist on the viral pickle sandwich with this protein-packed Tuna Salad Pickle creation, a low-carb adaptation that replaces bread with crispy, pickle halves—crunch in every bite.…
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A Hearty Francesinha Sandwich Recipe For National Sandwich Day

[1] Chabaso Bakery’s take on the francesinha sandwich (photos #1 and #6 © Chabaso Bakery). [2] Use thick-cut bacon (photo © iGourmet). [3] Domestic linguiça. See more about linguiça in the *footnote below (photo © Old Major Market). [3] Cube steaks are used here—tough cuts of top or bottom round that go through a “swissing”…
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