June 2011

Grilling Tips for the Perfect 4th of July Barbecue from QVC’s In The Kitchen With David

June 30, 2011 Dessert
Grilling Tips for the Perfect 4th of July Barbecue from QVC’s In The Kitchen With David

QVC personality and food lover David Venable shares with us his tips for grilling up the perfect 4th of July barbecue. David was featured in the Close to Home section of the April/May issue of Taste of Home. Hello, foodies… The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. And, it’s also the perfect [...]

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Taste of Chicago

June 30, 2011 Cooking School
Taste of Chicago

There’s nothing better than summer in Chicago – especially during Taste of Chicago. A favorite of foodies from around the country, Taste of Chicago hosts over 59 restaurants, who will be serving up some amazing food. This year, the Taste of Home Cooking Schools has partnered with Gallo Family Vineyards to put on two fabulous [...]

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No-Cook 4th of July Side Dishes

June 29, 2011 July 4th
No-Cook 4th of July Side Dishes

You may have fireworks, face paint, burgers, and a sno-cone machine, but the 4th of July isn’t complete without a buffet of delicious side dishes. Putting together the perfect menu for the 4th can be stressful. You’re juggling so many variables: weather, the outdoors, number of guests, and the deisre to want to be apart [...]

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Kitchen Finds: Packaging-Free Grocery Store

June 28, 2011 Kitchen Finds
Kitchen Finds: Packaging-Free Grocery Store

embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direkt When we go to the grocery store we fill our carts with boxes of cereal, bags of sugar and flour, cartons of eggs, and packages of butter. Back at home, we toss these containers into the garbage without a second thought. The US dumps 1.4 billion pounds of waste a [...]

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Small Plate: 4th Of July Desserts

June 27, 2011 Dessert
Small Plate: 4th Of July Desserts

The 4th of July marks the height of summer. Friends and families gather together for fireworks, laughter, and really good food – a vision of classic Americana. While burgers, brats, and hot dogs are classic 4th of July fare, these sweet treats from a few of our favorite bloggers, are sure to become the center [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Peach Wine Cooler

June 24, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Peach Wine Cooler

Happy Friday! This week summer officially arrived, bringing with it rain, rain, and more rain. I’m hoping the seasons will get their act together and bring some warm sunshine in time for the farmer’s markets tomorrow.  No one likes shopping for fresh produce in the rain. Whether you’re suffering from sun withdrawal like me, or [...]

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Recipe: Razzy Jazzy Berry Tarts

June 23, 2011 Dessert
Recipe: Razzy Jazzy Berry Tarts

Pies are so hot right now. They’re everywhere. In bakeries, on the blogs, in the news – it’s all about pies, pies, pies. And these flaky delights aren’t your typical pie, either. They’re showing up on sticks. They’re showing up bite-size. They’re even making an appearance in jars. Pies are the new cupcake – and [...]

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Kitchen Finds: Summer Dishware

June 22, 2011 Kitchen Finds
Kitchen Finds: Summer Dishware

Spring is all about refreshing the home and casting out cold, dreary winter. Kitchens are scrubbed and cleaned. Place mats in pale yellows and light blues adorn the kitchen table. Menus begin to feature crisp greens and subtle hints of color. It’s all about thinking fresh, clean, and simple. Summer, on the other hand, is [...]

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Summer Solstice: Jumbleberry Crisp

June 21, 2011 Dessert
Summer Solstice: Jumbleberry Crisp

Supposedly today is the first day of summer. It’s also the longest day of the year. This brings about visions of a long, lazy day in the sun – sipping on a cold glass of lemonade, with the sun warming your skin, and a bowl of fresh, ripe berries in your lap.  It’s summer perfection. [...]

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Crop Share Recipe: Spinach Meatballs

June 20, 2011 Dinner
Crop Share Recipe: Spinach Meatballs

This blog post is part of a summer series, focusing on how to prepare and cook produce from a crop share. As a first time Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, Danielle Calkins, assistant editor-digital for the Home & Garden team, will be testing out fresh recipes bi-weekly as she picks up her crops. You can [...]

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