How To Have A Tequila Party For National Tequila Day

July 24th is National Tequila Day. How about a “pot luck” tequila tasting? The idea is to compare different tequilas, and decide which brands you prefer. It can be as simple as tequila and tortilla chips get-together, or a tequila-and-dinner potluck. Call your favorite tequila lovers and ask them what brand(s) they have. Then, make…
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Jambalaya Hot Dog Recipe For National Hot Dog Month

[1] The Jambalaya Hot Dog. You can use a Creole or Cajun sausage, or a good old American hot dog (photos #1, #3, #4 and #6 © McCormick). [2] A pot of jambalaya, served over rice (photo © Gelson’s Markets). [3] Zatarain’s smoked sausages, Cajun and Andouille. [4] Whip up jambalaya with a box of…
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What Is Junk Food, A Question For National Junk Food Day

July 21st is National Junk Food Day. Is this permission to chow down on our favorite junk foods? And what is junk food, anyway? When we drilled down, we were surprised. We’d always thought of junk food as empty calorie food: candy, chips and other salty snacks, cookies, fast food, foods baked or cooked with…
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Wagyu Hot Dogs, The Best Hot Dogs, From Snake River Farms

[1] Kimchi hot dogs, topping Wagyu dogs with Korean-style kimchi coleslaw (all photos © Snake River Farms). [2] Wagyu dogs with kimchi ingredients. [3] Wagyu hot dogs are more expensive than regular beef dogs, but worth it. Treat yourself! [4] Wagyu dogs enjoy any topping, from plain mustard or ketchup to grilled onions and beyond.…
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Beautiful Cheese: Port Wine Derby Cheese From England

There are a few cheeses that can turn a cheese plate into edible art. One of these is Port Wine Derby, a smooth, creamy Derby cheese marbled with an infusion of Port wine to create an exquisite deep purple pattern. The color and sweet blackcurrant undertones come from the Port wine, which is added to…
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