TIP OF THE DAY: 14 Savory Ways To Enjoy Watermelon

Watermelon, cucumber and shrimp are a great flavor pairing. Watermelon can be a base for other savory foods as well. Photo courtesy Watermelon.org.   Yesterday we offered dessert recipe ideas for watermelon, including watermelon “cupcakes” and watermelon “pizza.” Today, we present savory watermelon recipes, so celebrate: August 3rd is National Watermelon Day (July is National…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ways To Enjoy Watermelon

The healthy cupcake alternative: watermelon “cupcakes” with yogurt frosting (photo courtesy National Watermelon Promotion Board).   Today is National Watermelon Day. If you’ve only enjoyed watermelon by the slice or in fruit salad—or a Watermelon Martini—here are new ways to enjoy the summer favorite: Chocolate Watermelon. Drizzle a slice of watermelon with chocolate sauce. Coconut…
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RECIPE: Raspberry Cream Pie Or Tart

August 1st is National Raspberry Cream Pie Day. We’d never had a raspberry cream pie, so we whipped one up…and we decided to use a buttery tart crust, which we far prefer to pie crust for its cookie-like flavor and texture. It’s personal taste, but try it. The Food Holiday Gods won’t be upset that…
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Easiest Matcha Ice Cream Recipe & More Uses For Matcha Tea

Matcha green tea is used in the Japanese tea ceremony. The tender, shade-grown leaves, known as tencha, are stone-ground to a fine powder (here’s a kit to make your own). Whisked into a bowl of hot water, it produces a bright, grassy brew. But Americans are more familiar with green tea ice cream, made with…
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