TIP OF THE DAY: Alcohol Slush

[1] Alcohol slush drinks made in the Zoku Slush Maker (photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma). From top to bottom: Bellini Slush, Gin & Tonic Slush, Screwdriver Slush. [2] Turn your favorite liqueur into a slush (photo courtesy Godiva Liqueurs).   Call it an Icee®, Slurpee*, slush or slushy*, adult versions of shaved ice drinks with alcohol are…
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RECIPE: Atlantic Beach Pie, A Spin On Lemon Meringue Pie

[1] A slice of classic lemon meringue pie. Here’s the recipe (photo © IncredibleEgg.org). [2] The Atlantic Beach Pie variation substitutes a crunchy saltine crust, and whipped cream for the meringue. The original recipe from Bill Smith of Crook’s Corner is below (photo © Crook’s Corner | Our State magazine). [3] Subsequent cooks have toyed…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

When you encounter a bumper crop of tomatoes or see a great sale on tomatoes past their peak: roast them! You can use any fresh tomato: beefsteak, cherry, grape, plum, roma; conventional or heirloom. Healthful and delicious, you can serve them as a side with anything, add them to salads and pasta, serve them with…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Recipes For National Creamsicle Day

[1] How about a Creamsicle cheesecake for National Creamsicle Day? Here’s the recipe (photo © Sweet Street Desserts). [2] This recipe from Cook’s Country layers the cake, sherbet and ice cream in a springform pan lined with lady fingers (photo © Cook’s Country). [3] Prefer a drink? Try a Creamsicle shake or cocktail (photo courtesy…
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