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Cocktail Friday: Mojito Slush

July 15, 2011 Beverages

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

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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Happy Bastille Day!

July 14, 2011 Dessert

Happy Bastille Day, everyone! Today the French, and those who love all things French, celebrate the historic storming of the Bastille, leading to the French Revolution. Every year the city of Milwaukee celebrates with a colorful festival. Vendors line the streets serving creamy artisan cheeses, crisp French wines, and heavenly crepes. Local musicians cover Edith [...]

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Summer Flavors: Key Lime

July 14, 2011 Dessert

I have an addiction. Ever since I had a slice of Key Lime pie a couple of weeks ago, I can’t seem to get enough. I’ve already eaten my way through 2 pies and roughly 5 containers of key lime-flavored yogurts. I just love that tangy, summery flavor mixed in with the subtle, sugary crunch [...]

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Roadside Stands

July 13, 2011 Summer Recipes

Taste of Home Web Editor, Heather Gergen shares a story about her roadside stand adventures. I should get a bumper sticker that says “I Brake for Roadside Stands.” I love farmer’s markets, but I seem to get the biggest kick from my “finds” along the road. I’m lucky enough to live in a suburb on [...]

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Small Plate: Peach Perfect

July 12, 2011 Dessert

Here we are, the thick of summer. Markets are bursting with fresh produce, lemonade stands are on every corner, and children giggle and scream as they splash each other in the public pools. This is the life. Happy and flavorful. While many are celebrating these perfect days with scoops of ice cream and road trips, [...]

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How to Make Homemade Bagels

July 11, 2011 Breads

I’ve rediscovered my love for a really good bagel. Those soft, chewy rings smothered in a tangy cream cheese have become a staple for breakfast every morning. But as much as I love scraping cream cheese over the toasted bagel and biting into the crunchy dough, what I’m not a fan of is the price. [...]

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Cocktail Fridays: Topsy-Turvey Sangria

July 8, 2011 Beverages

Happy Friday!! While it may have been a short week, I think we’re all in definite need of a refreshing summer cocktail. After a busy 4th of July weekend, and a week trying to play catch up, it’s time to sit outside and enjoy a slow weekend. What better way to enjoy the end of [...]

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Crop Share Recipe: Kale

July 5, 2011 Side Dish

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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4th of July Reflection

July 4, 2011 July 4th

Happy 4th of July! Today we celebrate the Independence of our great country, and the many sacrifices the men and women of the armed forces make for us to keep that freedom. Here at Taste of Home, we’ve been showing our love and support for our troops through our special Flag Cake recipe. Every time [...]

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