TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Cocktails

[1] A Spicy Watermelon Margarita? Sure! (photo © STK LA). [2] A Watermelon Mojito. Here’s a mocktail version from The Merry Thought (photo © The Merry Thought). [3] Tajin seasoning, a versatile hot spice blend (photo © Tajin; see more about Tajin below.   If you’re buying a watermelon for the holiday weekend, buy a…
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12 Ways To Use Toasted Marshmallows For National Toasted Marshmallow Day

Updated August 2026 National Toasted Marshmallow Day is August 30th. Beyond s’mores, we needed other ways to use toasted marshmallows. So we put on our thinking toques to figure out how to best use them on hot summer days, and how to toast marshmallows without a campfire or fireplace. Below: > 12 ways to use…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Types Of Sashimi Rolls

You may not have great sushi chops—it takes years of training—but you can make a sashimi roll, as long as you have a sharp knife. What’s a sashimi roll? It’s sashimi ingredients wrapped in another piece of fish, a cucumber wrap, even nori (toasted seaweed). As long as there’s no vinegared (seasoned) rice, it’s not…
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