Baked Gnocchi Recipe & The Differences Between Pasta & Noodles

We love the 29th of the month—any month—because it’s National Gnocchi Day. While the U.S. celebrates 14 pasta holidays, gnocchi is not one of them. However, the 29th of every month is National Gnocchi Day in Argentina. We have no problem with that whatsoever! Our gnocchi recipe this month is Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, which hails…
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Broccoli Stem Salad Recipe & Nutrition For National Broccoli Day

Stop throwing out your broccoli stems! Sure, the florets are pretty, but the stems are just as and tasty, but don’t neglect the rest. We love to use sliced or shaved broccoli stems in place of lettuce for a hearty salad. A day or two before or after, enjoy the florets. This recipe needs only…
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A Flower Garden Appetizer Or First Course To Welcome Spring

[1] Strips of pumpernickel toast surround a garden of crudites “planted” atop squash puree (photo © Il Ritorno | Miami). [2] A closer look (photo © Dawn Stewart | Instagram). [3] Black bean hummus. You can make it darker to resemble soil with the tips below (photo © Whole Foods Market). [4] Easter egg radishes*…
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All The Chicken & Turkey Holidays For National Poultry Day

Proceed with caution if you have alektorophobia: March 19th is National Poultry Day. Alektorophobia is an intense fear of chickens, roosters or hens. Fortunately, it’s one of the more rare phobias. So our guess is that everyone reading this article can do so in comfort. Evidently, many people give a cluck: There are 48 annual…
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Two Stacks Irish Whiskey: Our Pick For St. Patrick’s Day

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we like to try a brand we haven’t had before. This year, it’s a newcomer to the scene: Two Stacks, an eco-friendly distillery of creative distillers turning out some must-try bottles. We loved it, and our happy feelings for the brand follow the history of Irish whiskey. Why? We…
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