El Luchador Tequila For A Father’s Day Gift

[1] El Luchador tequila, featuring a graphic of the famed Mexican Lucha Libre wrestlers (all photos © El Luchador Tequila). [2] El Luchador Blanco, shown with a Lucha Libre wrestler mask. [3] A Lucha Libre wrestler. They keep their identities a secret.   When we first saw El Luchador tequila, we thought: Great gift! We…
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Savory Olive Oil Loaf Cake Recipe For National Olive Day

June 1st is National Olive Day, celebrating what is likely the second-earliest-cultivated fruit (figs were first). The history of olives is below. Our featured recipe, created by Colavita Olive Oil, is called a “savory loaf cake.” It’s made with a combination of AP flour and cornmeal, plus olives and olive oil. As a bonus: cheese!…
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Raised Gluten Free Pies & Quiche: Vegan & Nut-Free

[1] Dutch Apple Pie, a year-round favorite. The pies are sold frozen (all photos © Raised Gluten Free). [2] Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a popular spring and summer choice. [3] Who doesn’t love Blueberry Bliss pie? [4] Lemon Tart. [5] Berry Peach Pie, along with Apple Pie, is sold at nearly all Whole Foods locations.…
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Eggfruit a.k.a. Canistel, A Fruit For National Egg Month

[1] Eggfruit (or egg fruit, eggfruits, or canistel), whole and halved (photo © Bfaast). [2] Purée the flesh to enjoy as a pudding, topping or sauce, or make curd with the recipe below (photo © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [3] You can also simply scoop out the insides and enjoy the creamy flesh (photo…
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Iced Coffee Recipes For National Iced Coffee Day

[1] Milk? Half-and-half? Light cream? Take your pick (photo © Pariwat Pannium | Unsplash). [2] Or, simply enjoy a tall glass of black iced coffee (photo © Peet’s Coffee). [3] Consider adding a splash of spirits (photo © Misunderstood Whiskey | Unsplash).   We’re always surprised when we see people on the street carrying iced…
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