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

Raspberries grow on a tall bush. Photo courtesy PickYourOwn.org. Raspberries can be pricey, but they’re one of our favorite affordable luxuries. We try to eat some every day—for breakfast with yogurt, as a snack or for dessert. One cup has just just 64 calories! Raspberries are a delicious food, a beautiful food, and equally important,…
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