FOOD FUN: Ocean Water

We love this idea from Spoonful Of Comfort: a soft drink turned into “ocean water.” It’s not just for kids! Even adults like the Swedish Fish garnish; and they’ll especially appreciate it with a hit of vodka or other clear spirit. RECIPE: OCEAN WATER Ingredients 7 Up or Sprite Optional spirit: gin, tequila or vodka…
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RECIPE: Burrata & Fruit Dessert

We love burrata, and love it all the time since our local Trader Joe’s always has it in stock. In this recipe from EatWisconsinCheese.com, burrata provides a different take on a fruit and cheese dessert. It’s more special than simply putting out a platter of cheeses and fruits, but not much more difficult. Using lush…
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RECIPE: Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

We often make a “double cookie dough” ice cream sandwich: chocolate chip cookies with cookie dough ice cream. But this recipe from McCormick uses raw cookie dough—not baked—as the sandwich. You make the cookie dough yourself, and don’t need to add eggs since it won’t be baked. Or, you can use pasteurized eggs. RECIPE: COOKIE…
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The Classic Daiquiri, History Of The Daiquiri & More Daiquiri Recipes

[1] No. 2 Daiquirí of the four recipes below. It’s the first variation of the original, created in 1920s Havana (photo © Bacardi Rum). [2] A recent take: the Grapefruit Daiquirí, substituting grapefruit juice for the lime (photo © Ruth’s Chris Steak House). [3] A Hawthorne strainer. This one is from Williams Sonoma.   July…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Poached Egg As A Glamorous Ingredient

Who could resist a frisée salad with pork belly, prosciutto and truffle vinaigrette? And how about that poached egg? Photo courtesy Due Forni | Las Vegas.   People who don’t like to eat salad—and of course, those who do—may well be tempted by this creation from Due Forni in Las Vegas. To a bed of…
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