Raspberry Pots De Creme Recipe For National Pots De Creme Day

August 27th is National Pots De Crème Day, celebrating one of the three classic custards of France. The other two are crème brûlée and crème caramel. Here’s more about the differences. A note about pots de crème (plural) versus pot de crème (singular): Since the custard is always made in a batch of four or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Defrosting Frozen Berries

Don’t turn your nose up at frozen berries. They can be sweeter than imported, out-of-season berries. Photo courtesy Wyman’s.   Some people turn up their noses at the thought of frozen berries. But they’re convenient year-round and in the off season, they’re economical and can be sweeter, too. Picked at the peak of ripeness and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Raspberries, The Ruby Jewel Of Berries

  [1] Raspberries grow on a tall bush (photo © Pick Your Own). [2] Raspberry season spans from late spring through early fall in the U.S., with the peak harvest typically occurring in June through September (photos #2 and #4 © Good Eggs). [3] Black raspberries can have a more intense and often sweeter flavor…
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