TIP OF THE DAY: Sorbet Toppings

Typically, if you get any garnish with a scoop of sorbet, it’s a mint leaf, berry, lemon peel curl or other variation of the fruit used to make the sorbet. But how about preserves? We were inspired by this photo from Vivoli, a gelateria in Florence, Italy, of pineapple sorbet with pineapple preserves. Yum! So…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Hot Sauce Ice Cream Cocktail Shake

Photo courtesy Jimador Tequila.   Today’s tip concerns thinking outside the box. Have you ever had ice cream and hot sauce? If it sounds strange, try this cocktail from El Jimador Tequila. Ratchet up the heat on Cinco de Mayo with a “hot” ice cream cocktail. The recipe includes ice cream, coffee liqueur, tequila, mango…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Agua Fresca For Cinco De Mayo

Make agua fresca for Cinco de Mayo. Photo © Raptor Captor | Fotolia.   In Spanish, agua fresca means fresh water. In culinary terms, it refers to a variety of refreshing cold drinks that are sold by street vendors and at cafés throughout Latin America; they’re also sold bottled and are whipped up at home.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Veggie Fries Recipe

Get everyone to eat more vegetables—French fried! Photo courtesy Arch Rock restaurant | Santa Barbara.   A few weeks ago we published a recipe for truffle fries from Arch Rock Fish restaurant in Santa Barbara. This luxurious comfort food seasons French fries with truffle oil and shaved Parmesan cheese. Few people turn down French fries.…
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