TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Flavored Seltzer

[1] Homemade raspberry seltzer (photo © Spoonful Of Flour). If you like flavored seltzer, here’s how to make an even more flavorful version of it, courtesy of the North American Raspberry and Blackberry Commission. The inspiration came from fruit grower Cheryl Ferguson of Plum Granny Farm in King, North Carolina. You can use fresh or…
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No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

[1] Way cool: a no-bake blueberry cheesecake (photo © Bake Or Break | Colorful Harvest). [2] When you see blueberries on sale, grab them and make this recipe (photo © Balducci’s). [3] The crust is made from vanilla wafers (photo © Nabisco). [4] An entire summer’s worth of desserts. Check out the book (photo ©…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Radish & Stone Fruit Salad With Feta

A salad can be much more than dressed leafy greens. Photo courtesy Gentyl & Hyers | Chefs Collaborative.   Chef’s Collaborative is a nonprofit, national network of member chefs who work to promote clean, sustainable food. They’ve created a cookbook of recipes that are imaginative and refreshing, yet can be enjoyed every day. Sign up…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Honey & Food Pairings

Based on the plant from which the pollen is harvested, each varietal honey has a distinctive flavor and color. Photo courtesy National Honey Board.   Mass produced “supermarket honey” is blended specifically to have a generic flavor. As with table sugar, it delivers a uniform, sweet, simple taste to consumers time after time. But raw…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Olive Oil Martini

A slick of olive oil may seem unusual atop a Martini, but it adds a nifty layer of texture and flavor. Photo courtesy Foodista.com.   Many people enjoy an olive or two in their Martinis. Whether you do or you don’t, try an Olive Oil Martini. It’s a relatively new concept developed by the Chile…
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