RECIPE: Red, White & Blue Sangria

Yankee Doodle Brandy: Combine white wine and Grand Marnier orange brandy for July 4th (photo courtesy Elegant Affairs).   This fun and arty sangria recipe is from caterer Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs (www.elegantaffairscaterers.com): RECIPE: JULY 4TH SANGRIA Ingredients For 1 Large Pitcher 2 bottles dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1 cup triple…
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JULY 4TH RECIPE: All-American Cheesecake In Red, White & Blue

[1] Bake this patriotic cheesecake from scratch, or decorate a purchased cake with fruit (photo © Melissa’s Produce). [2] Good news for lactose intolerant cheesecake lovers: Green Valley Organics makes delicious lactose-free cream cheese, as well as lactose-free sour cream and yogurt (photo © MyLilikoiKitchen.com.   This All American Strawberry, Banana, and Blueberry Cheesecake recipe…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Plan Some Red, White & Blue Food

With July 4th Weekend starting in a week, plan to make something red, white and blue. Even if you’re spending a quiet weekend at home, you can celebrate our Independence Day with a patriotic bite or two. Here’s a group of recipes to bite into, and we’ll be showcasing more between now and the 4th.…
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FOOD FUN: Hawaiian Ham Sandwich

Aloha, Hawaii: a sandwich of ham, pineapple and mashed sweet potatoes (photo courtesy Arnold Bread).   Here’s a fun summer sandwich idea from Arnold Bread, using the company’s Healthfull Steel Cut Oats and Honey bread: We baked the sweet potatoes in the microwave (4 minutes). They mash very easily. RECIPE: HEAVENLY HAWAIIAN HAM SANDWICH Ingredients…
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