July 2011

Cocktail Friday: Pina Colada

July 29, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Pina Colada

Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but this week seemed to breeze by. The weather, however, has been less than breezy. With temperatures spiking as high as 110 degrees, one would think we were living in the tropics. So, because we’re practically living on the beaches of Fiji, this week’s cocktail is a Pina [...]

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The Great Debate: Pie Crust

July 28, 2011 Dessert
The Great Debate: Pie Crust

I’m going to be honest, I’m not a baker. I’ve tired, I really have, but for some reason things just don’t turn out like they should. Especially pie crusts. With summer in full swing and so many fresh fruits in season, I’m frustrated because all I want it pie. Sweet, bubbly, hot-from-the-oven pie that’s bursting [...]

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Recipes: The Very Best of Zucchini

July 27, 2011 Appetizer
Recipes: The Very Best of Zucchini

Zucchini are one of those versatile wonders. With their dark, green skin and oblong shape, this squash grows in abundance during the warm, summer months. Whether it’s pickled, fried, baked or mashed, they enhance just about any seasonal recipe. When visiting the markets, be sure to choose zucchini that are firm, shiny, and have a [...]

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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream In a Bag

July 26, 2011 Dessert
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream In a Bag

Goodness, this heat is oppressive. My apartment feels like a giant oven. The house plants have wilted under the heat, and my bananas sprout brown spots faster than you can say H-O-T. I’ve exhausted the ice-pop aisle at the grocery store, and run out of ice cube holders to make my own. It’s time to [...]

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Small Plate: Candy Desserts

July 25, 2011 Dessert
Small Plate: Candy Desserts

We all love a good piece of candy to sweeten up our day – morsels of M&M’s, chunks of Snickers, pieces of Twix.  Lately, food bloggers have been transforming these classic candy bars into rather decadent desserts. From creamy cheesecake to gooey pies, these desserts are pure summer fun. The Foodie and the Family: Peanut [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Chocolate Soda

July 22, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Chocolate Soda

I think it’s safe to say that it’s hot outside. Blistering, suffocating, sweat-through-your-shirt-the-minute-you-step-outside-hot. So, what better way to beat the heat than to go back in time and enjoy a classic chocolate soda. Gone are the days of local soda shops where patrons would perch on padded stools, elbows bent on the polished counter tops, [...]

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Crop Share Recipe: Rhubarb

July 19, 2011 Breakfast
Crop Share Recipe: Rhubarb

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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Recipe: Chilled Homemade Soups

July 18, 2011 Soups
Recipe: Chilled Homemade Soups

It is hot. I mean really hot. Air conditioners are working overtime, blasting cool air into homes and apartments, popsicles and buckets of ice cream are flying off the shelves, and the streets sizzle and melt into the horizon. Hello, summer. When it’s this hot outside no one wants to turn on the oven or [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Mojito Slush

July 15, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Mojito Slush

Happy Friday! Thank goodness the weekend here, and what better way to celebrate than with this cool mojito slush. With its minty crispness and limey tartness, this fabulous cocktail is perfect poolside. Mojito Slush 1 package (3 ounces)  lime gelatin 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup boiling water 1 cup fresh mint leaves 2 cans (12 [...]

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Small Plate: Harry Potter Friday

July 15, 2011 Dessert
Small Plate: Harry Potter Friday

Today marks the end of an era. The final installment of the Harry Potter movie franchise comes to an end with the opening of the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. I grew up reading the Harry Potter books, and I’m proud to say the world of witches and wizards, dragons [...]

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