This summer marks a legendary milestone for DQ restaurants in Texas as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Blizzard Treat - the spoonable sensation that redefined frozen desserts in 1985 and has been flipping frowns into smiles ever since. Created by DQ franchisee Samuel Temperato of St. Louis, Missouri, the Blizzard Treat made an instant splash with fans … [Read more...]
Zucchini 3 Ways
May and June is a time when we start seeing the fruits of our garden. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable packed with vitamins A, C and K, as well as potassium and magnesium. Whether grilled, sautéed, baked or even spiralized into noodles, this green squash can elevate any meal. May these delicious zucchini recipes inspire you add a fresh twist to your meals, no matter the … [Read more...]
A Tasty Bouquet
I love to bake for special occasions, and these cupcakes topped with buttercream roses are a perfect treat for all sorts of celebrations. They look really pretty and elegant. You might think it's really hard to make a buttercream rose, but all you need is the right piping tip and a little practice! You'll want to use a petal tip, which looks like a skinny teardrop as you can … [Read more...]
From Garden to Glass: Bottling Spring with Tinctures
Spring has arrived, with all of its bright flavors and smells – aromatic herbs, blooming flowers and the natural sweetness of fresh fruits. While spring is the perfect opportunity to use them at their peak of flavor and freshness, it’s also the ideal time to preserve these flavors for the months ahead. That’s where tinctures come in, giving you an excellent way to bottle up … [Read more...]
The Bee’s Knees
It was the winter of 2020, and I held my new Christmas present, the late Sasha Petraske’s book, Regarding Cocktails. I flipped through the pages and found a recipe that looked interesting, and I happened to have everything on hand for it. The Bee’s Knees, a Prohibition era cocktail that calls for just 3 simple ingredients, gin, lemon juice and honey syrup. I mixed up a couple … [Read more...]