In the heat of summer, reaching into an icebox for cold pieces of watermelon is so refreshing it's almost a relief. Few fruits are as irresistible when your body needs quenching beyond gulping down a cool drink. The whole scenario goes off the rails when you bite into a piece...

3 Signs Your Watermelon Has Gone Bad, According to an Expert

Sweet peaches are the ultimate summer treat. Whether enjoyed as-is, as the filling for a crumble, cobbler, or crisp, or even as an unexpected food you should be grilling, there are few things that can top a good peach. However, selecting perfectly ripe and sweet peaches at the store can be tricky. Choose too early, and you'll be waiting a while for them to ripen. Too late, and you're left with mealy pieces of fruit.

What You Need To Know To Choose The Sweetest Peaches At The Store

Nothing spoils a scoop of creamy banana pudding like a few slimy brown bits of banana. Unfortunately, this may seem like an inevitability when using fresh bananas. But this doesn't have to be the case. In fact, there is a trick to keeping the bananas in your pudding from browning, and it lies in the layering process. Of course, it makes sense to want to place your bananas on top of your pudding (right above the whipped cream). But this presentation might just result in a brown, sloppy mess. To keep your bananas from changing colors, you'll want to place them near the center of your pudding mix, below whipped topping or between layers of pudding.

The Right Way To Layer Banana Pudding So They Don't Turn Brown

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Savor the delightful essence of the sea at your dining table with our exquisite Honey Pineapple Salmon dish. Transport your taste buds to a culinary paradise as you indulge in the perfect harmony of sweet honey, tangy pineapple, and tender salmon. This delectable dish is a celebration of flavors that will elevate any mealtime experience, whether you're enjoying a quiet dinner for two or hosting a special gathering with loved ones. Each bite is a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more, making it a standout addition to your menu rotation.

Exquisite Honey Pineapple Salmon: A Seafood Symphony

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The Mai Tai cocktail isn't just the most iconic tiki drink. It's also a classic rum cocktail that's easy to craft at home and even easier to sip. Saying the words 'mai tai' makes us smile and elicits thoughts of sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. But better than saying the words, we love sipping Mai Tai cocktails whether we're on vacation, in a bar or at home.

Mai Tai: Iconic Tiki Rum Cocktail

Flavored vodkas used to get a bad rap, but not anymore. Today, they are expertly crafted and serve as a wonderful base for mixologists and home bartenders to elevate their creations. The best flavored vodkas offer an array of sophisticated and nuanced flavors, from fresh fruits to subtle herbs and spices. Whether you prefer a classic citrus vodka or something more exotic, there’s a flavored vodka to suit every taste and occasion.

Top 5 Flavored Vodkas To Take Your Party To The Next Level

The Lemon Drop Martini is a classy citrus sipper that's served with a frosty, sugar-studded rim. It's also super easy to craft at home and tastes like liquid candy. Could there be anything better than a cocktail that tastes like candy? Obviously, this is a rhetorical question for true lovers of both candy and cocktails. The better question is which cocktail tastes like candy without tasting too sweet or, even worse, cloying.

Lemon Drop Martini: Classy Citrus Sipper

Dairy Queen is one of the original pioneers of soft serve. Its co-founder, J.F. McCullough, is credited by some as having invented the first soft serve machine in 1938 (other accounts attribute the invention to Tom Carvel of rival brand Carvel). The fact that the first Dairy Queen location opened along historic Route 66 only served to cement soft serve as the quintessential fast food dessert. Each swirly cone from Dairy Queen is a piece of dessert history, but it isn't technically ice cream.

Dairy Queen Doesn't Sell Real Ice Cream. So What Is It?

We’re obsessed with the classic margarita and the endless variety of flavored margaritas. Today, we’re mixing up a Pineapple Margarita made with tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. This fresh, flavorful margarita is perfect for summer!. Delicious Margarita Recipes: Spicy Margarita, Watermelon Margarita, Blue Margarita,...

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Uncle Waithley’s Beverage Company has released its newest Vincy Brew ginger beer: Smoked Pineapple with Star Anise and Thyme. This ginger beer is made with pimento wood-smoked pineapple juice and finished with the Caribbean spices star anise and thyme. Pimento wood, originating from the Allspice tree (which is native...

Uncle Waithley’s Smoked Pineapple with Star Anise and Thyme

Boozy Cream soda is a cocktail that is a play on the classic, nostalgic cream soda flavors that we all grew up with. Combining the…. Boozy Cream soda is a cocktail that is a play on the classic, nostalgic cream soda flavors that we all grew up with. Combining the creamy, vanilla flavors of traditional cream soda with a splash of your favorite vodka, it creates a refreshing and indulgent cocktail that’s perfect to sip on all summer long!

How To Make Boozy Cream Soda

A perfect whipped cream can be the final piece of the puzzle that moves a dessert from the realm of good to great, or from great to truly transcendent. The recipe for whipped cream is quite basic on its own, as it only combines a select few ingredients. But getting it to whip just right can often be a test of one's patience, especially if you're preparing it for a dish that you plan on serving later. You want that dessert to be a show-stopper, the final exclamation point of a delicious meal, but how do you keep your whipped cream display-worthy?

The Simple Hack For Whipped Cream Worthy Of A Bakery Display Case

Ah, peach season. The days when fresh, ripe, fragrant peaches are aplenty. The fuzzy fruits embody the essence of summer without even trying, but in our opinion, there’s an easy way to turn them into even tastier summer staples. Our seasoned food editor, Courtney Kassel, introduced us to a...

The Easiest Way To Make Peaches Taste So Much Better, According to a Food Editor

With all the flavor of a freshly made Key lime pie, but no oven required, we think this sundae might become your new summer go-to dessert. In lieu of a sweetened condensed milk custard like the classic pie, we make a quick and easy lime curd to drizzle over vanilla ice cream. Garnished with crushed graham crackers, fresh lime zest, and soft whipped cream, you’ll instantly be transported to Florida, or at the very least, have your summer sweet tooth satisfied.

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Creamy lemonade is the summer drink we crave daily. It's the perfect combination of sweetness and tart lemon flavor. Here we'll show you how to make creamy lemonade, including our Test Kitchen's favorite tips for customizing each glass. What Is Creamy Lemonade?. Similar to Brazilian lemonade in texture and flavor,...

3-Ingredient Creamy Lemonade Is the Perfect Summer Drink

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

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Bakers, hear the good news: The flour section at the grocery store is growing into a wild and wonderfully diverse place. As the former managing editor of a baking magazine and avid home baker, I'm always excited to see new brands and varieties sharing the shelf with the typical all-purpose flour. No flour has proved more exciting to me than pastry flour — a soft, finely ground grain that shares many characteristics with cake flour.

Is Dominique Ansel's Pastry Flour Worth The Price?

Sweet, juicy, and pleasantly smoky, grilled corn on the cob is a staple at backyard barbecues — but it's essential to cook it safely. After all, besides being hazardous, the sight of your food ablaze is a surefire way to spoil appetites, not to mention the festivities. As with any food that goes on the grill, you should make sure that corn is prepared properly. While this could mean shucking each ear of corn, there are a couple of factors you'll want to consider before removing the husks.

Are Corn Husks Flammable? What You Need To Know Before Grilling Corn

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If you’re looking for a twist on shortbread cookies, don't miss out on this simple lavender lemon sable recipe.

These Lavender Lemon Sable Cookies Are Delicate and Delicious

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No Mint, No Problem. Try Basil Leaves In Your Next Mojito

Whether it's a cheeky bloody mary shot to start the day, or a classic Old Fashioned to end it, cocktails are always a good choice. If...

No Mint, No Problem. Try Basil Leaves In Your Next Mojito

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