TIP OF THE DAY: Ice Cream Cone Tips

A marshmallow in the tip means no drip. Photo by Agg | Dreamstime. To keep an ice cream cone from dripping, stuff a miniature marshmallow or two into the bottom of the cone. It will plug up the tip so that ice cream doesn’t drip through. Want to make fancy dipped ice cream cones, like…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Mascarpone For Dessert

Earlier this year we wrote about a rich and elegant dessert that couldn’t be easier: biscotti served with mascarpone. With lush summer fruit abounding, switch it up. Serve berries or sliced fruit with mascarpone. You can serve the fruit simply on a plate, topped with mascarpone and a mint leaf for garnish. Or, get festive…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Pita Chips

Serving pita with hummus? Fresh-toasted pita chips are more exciting than plain pita. It’s easy to make your own pita chips to go with dips, salads and soups. And need we say, they taste much better than packaged pita chips? 1. Simply slice pita rounds into quarters or eighths. 2. Brush tops with extra virgin…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try New Salad Greens

If the last new salad item you discovered was radicchio, you’re behind the times. The Wild Rocket Zest mix from Fresh Express can show you what you’re missing. One of the two new seasonal blends from Fresh Express, the two newest blends are: Sierra Crisp Herb Salad, mild red baby butter lettuce, parsley and cilantro…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Yogurt Pops

It’s easy to make a healthy frozen treat to help cool off in the dog days of August—and save money over going to the frozen yogurt store. All you need is fruit, yogurt and sweetener. Take advantage of the summer peach and nectarine crops or use other favorite fruits—strawberries and raspberries, for example. Or try…
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