Pimlet, A Pimm’s Cup-Gimlet Combo Cocktail For World Gin Day

World Gin Day is second Saturday in June, a global celebration of all things gin. Sure, you could have a French 75, G&T, Martini, Negroni, or a Tom Collins, but how about something new? That new recipe, the Pimlet (photo #1) follows; but first, some background: > The history of gin. > The history of…
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A Delightful Salt & Vinegar Martini Recipe For Father’s Day

[1] Salt & Vinegar Martini at Cheeky’s | St. Petersburg (photo © Sarah Maingot). [2] Not everything on a plateau de mer (plate of the sea, also called plateau de fruits de mer, fruits of the sea) is raw, but it’s all delicious with our featured Martini. See more about the plateau de mer in…
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Give Dad A Pickle-Making Kit + Pickling Vs. Slicing Cucumbers

Is there a better gift for a pickle lover than an easy-to-make pickle kit? Whether for a first-time pickler or a seasoned pro, Melissa’s Pickle Kit (photos #1 and #2)makes it a snap (pun intended) to create crisp, tangy homemade pickles. > The different types of pickles: a photo glossary. > The history of pickles.…
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Exotic Burgers To Consider For National Hamburger Day

  [1] Black Scorpion Burger: a grass-fed beef burger topped with a black scorpion, giant waterbug tamarind sauce, and fresh leaf lettuce (photo © WRAL-TV; all other photos © Bull City Burger & Brewery). [2] Kangaroo Burger topped with chimichurri sauce and fresh leaf lettuce, served on a house-baked salted bun. [3] Frankenstein Burger 6…
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Pops Recipe For Grape Popsicle Day

We’d like to add some excitement to National Grape Popsicle Day, May 27th. How about this recipe for Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Pops? (Note: Popsicle® is a trademarked term of Unilelever. Everything else is an ice pop. Creamsicle®, Fudgsicle® and any other -sicle® suffix are covered by the Trademark.) In this three-layer pop, the…
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