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July 19 is National Daiquiri Day

National Daiquiri Day is celebrated each year on July 19, where people across the United States fill their glasses with a rum-based cocktail and toast. Did you know the daiquiri was likely invented by miners of a small community in Cuba? An engineer named Jennings Cox supervised a mine in a village named Daiquiri in 1898 during the Spanish-American War. After work, Cox and his colleagues would gather at the […]

todayJuly 19, 2019

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Could Drinking Orange Juice Increase Your Cancer Risk?

It's not so much the fruit aspect, but the high sugar content in most fruit juices that are the culprit, but yes, drinking a lot of orange juice or sodas may increase the risk of contracting cancer, French scientists have claimed. In a study published Wednesday, researchers from Sorbonne Paris Cite University, said the consumption of sugary drinks — in which 100% fruit juice is included along with sodas — […]

todayJuly 18, 2019

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It’s National Hot Dog Day!

The hot dog is a food that conjures up magical summer days at the ballpark or at an amusement park. There is nothing quite like the firm snap of its casing, it’s delicious meaty smell or its savory taste. And this is especially true in the United States where it is one of the most iconic American foods ever – right up there with apple pie and the cheeseburger! This […]

todayJuly 17, 2019

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Saying Goodbye to the Queen

Leah Chase, one of the most influential and acclaimed American chefs of the last century, died in June this year at the age of 96.   For the last seven decades, Chase presided over the stoves at New Orleans’s famed Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, where she served an array of Creole classics and signature dishes like shrimp Clemenceau and her Holy Thursday special gumbo z’herbes. Throughout her storied career, Chase played […]

todayJuly 16, 2019

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Feel Like Foraging? Here are 3 Deliciously Edible Wild Mushrooms for You!

Throughout history, people around the world have foraged wild mushrooms for food. Gathering wild mushrooms can also be an extremely rewarding and interesting hobby. However, those who do it must proceed with the utmost caution. Though many wild mushrooms are highly nutritious, delicious, and safe to consume, others pose a serious risk to your health and can even cause death if ingested. For this reason, it’s critical to only hunt […]

todayJuly 11, 2019

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Do You Like Pina Coladas?

On July 10th the nation makes homage to a sweet, rum-based cocktail on National Pina Colada Day. Along with rum, a Pina Colada includes cream of coconut and pineapple juice and is usually served blended or shaken with ice. Did You Know?   Pina Colada means ‘strained pineapple,’ a reference to the freshly pressed and strained pineapple juice used in the drink. While pineapple has been a part of the distillation history […]

todayJuly 10, 2019

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Beyond Burgers Promise to be even “Meatier.” Is that a Good Thing?

Just in time for summer grilling season, the faux-meat burger craze is getting meatier. Earlier this month, plant-based meat products purveyor Beyond Meat introduced an update to their flagship meat-free product, the Beyond Burger. This “now even meatier” version promises three improvements over their first burger, which hit store shelves in 2016. First, it has more “marbling,” a nod to the natural fat layers of ground beef that account for […]

todayJuly 9, 2019

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6 Plant-Based Food Alternatives for Your Next Summer BBQ

Summer brings many opportunities to light a grill and cook up a bounty of juicy meats, corn on the cob, and potatoes for a backyard barbecue. But as more Americans are embracing a plant-based way of eating, traditional BBQ foods are shifting. In fact, a survey from Nielsen found that more than one-third — 39 percent — of Americans say they are actively trying to eat more plant-based foods.  “We […]

todayJuly 8, 2019

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9 Awesome Outdoor Grilling Gadgets

Summer is outdoor grilling season.  Boost your backyard culinary skills with these high-tech tools, from smart thermometers to automatic grill cleaners, that will make grilling more fun and easier, too!   Grill Wrangler.  When dinner is ready to come off the grill, you don’t want to be scrambling for the right tool to grab it. This single gizmo turns into tongs, a meat fork and a spatula, so all three […]

todayJuly 4, 2019

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