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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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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