Drizzle Honey: Delicious Flavored Honey From Sweet To Hot

[1] Jars of Drizzle Honey’s most excellent flavors (all photos © Drizzle Honey). [2] A cup of tea will shine when sweetened with Ginger Shine honey. [3] Glaze squash, ham, or just about anything with Hot Honey. Cinnamon Honey also works with roasted squash. This dish sits on a dish of za’atar-seasoned whipped ricotta and…
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31 Pie Holidays & Pi Celebrity Birthdays For National Pi Day

[1] No wonders it’s number one: It’s as American as apple pie (photo © Good Eggs). [2] Pumpkin pie is delicious anytime, but gets a big boost from holiday sales (photo © Williams Sonoma). [3] Pecan pie usually needs some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to cut the sweetness (photo © Sara Cervera |…
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Spring Into Daylight Saving(s) Time With Starbucks Spring Flavors

[1] Ready, set, brew (all photos © Starbucks)! [2] Vanilla Lavender, a first new “favorite” of ours. Sweet comfort: floral notes from the lavender, sweetness from the vanilla (there’s no sugar), along with more floral notes. [3] A second new favorite, Starbucks Mountain Blend, a hearty, rich dark roast with nuances of orange zest and…
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King Cakes (Or Are They Donuts?) & Recipes For Mardi Gras

[1] A fun variation: King Cake donuts (photo © Tiny Pies). [2] A King Cake Bundt. Here’s the recipe (photos #2 and #4 © King Arthur Baking). [3] You can bake the cake in any shape you like… [4] …including cupcakes!   Celebrate the festive spirit of Mardi Gras (which begins on Karch 4th this…
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A Blue Curaçao Margarita For National Margarita Day

[1] A Blue Margarita, made with Blue Curaçao instead of a clear orange liqueur (photo © a3tabacos | Pexels). [2] The first producer of Curaçao liqueur, Senior & Co., debuted its product in 1896. The first liqueurs were white (clear) Curaçao. Note that the bottle is shaped and textured like the orange that engenders the…
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