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Crowd Pleasing Recipe: Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus!

YumSugar — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:56:35 PDT

Need a fast and delicious appetizer to serve at a barbecue? How about pancetta-wrapped asparagus? It's a finger-licking crowd-pleaser that's virtually effortless to make. All you have to do is wrap the asparagus with pancetta and throw it on the grill! Watch the video to learn how it's done, then print out the recipe, and try it at home.

6 Amazing Asparagus Recipes

YumSugar — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:10:46 PDT

While we are ready to welcome Summer, it's time to say goodbye to asparagus. The peak of the season begins in April and commences with the end of June. Make sure to get in your favorite recipes before it's too late!

Asparagus Lasagna	Raw Asparagus Salad	Asparagus Pizza
Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus	Asparagus Soup	Asparagus Crostini

Stunning Recipes For Strawberry Season!

YumSugar — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:40:36 PDT

If you can't resist a ripe red berry, then now's the time to buy up as many strawberries as possible. The rouge beauties are at their absolute peak of sweetness and flavor. Want to do more with the stunners than simply eat 'em out of hand? For a few ideas, see our favorite sweet and savory ways to prepare them below - then be sure to check out all our strawberry recipes!

Gin Berry Fizz	Strawberry Bruschetta	Strawberry-Thyme Panna Cotta
Strawberry Ceviche	Shortcake Parfait	Strawberry and Prosecco Muddle

Happy Hour: Strawberry Margaritas

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:37:25 PDT

When strawberries are in season, you can never have too many strawberry cocktails! Instead of mixing the sweet red berries with vodka or gin, why not combine them with tequila for a vibrant twist on the margarita? This easy recipe is a potent crowd-pleaser that's sure to get the conversation flowing. It may seem like a lot of work to haul out the food processor and make strawberry puree, but trust me, this drink is worth it. It's refreshing and fruity, but salty and strong at the same time: perfection in a glass! Start your weekend with strawberry margs; here's the recipe.

5 More Spring Veggies and What to Make With Them

Susannah Chen — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:46:06 PDT

While we've just passed the unofficial kickoff to Summer, Spring produce remains abundant at farmers markets everywhere. But don't get too used to it: these pretty green things are still shockingly fleeting, and in just a few weeks, you won't be able to locate the likes of Spring onions, fava beans, and freshly foraged morels. Here are five more foods you'll want to track down before the season's over, plus our best recipes for them.

7 Outdoor Date Ideas

TresSugar — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:12:24 PDT

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, we're well into Spring, and I hope you've had some time to enjoy your favorite things about the season, from gardening to driving with the windows down and the music up. Warmer weather also opens the door for a new hot romance or a rekindled spark in a long-term relationship. With Summer and even longer days on the horizon, consider these seven outdoor date ideas.

Spring Panzanella Is Perfect For Your Next Picnic

Katie Sweeney — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:50:03 PDT

Panzanella is an Italian bread salad that's traditionally made in the Summer with day old bread, tomatoes, and basil. However, I love this salad and I make it year-round. So does Michael Chiarello, apparently, because he's got recipes for Spring and Winter panzanellas that incorporate seasonal ingredients.

Over the weekend I was invited to a picnic and decided it was the ideal time to experiment with his Spring version. It combines fresh peas, asparagus, basil, and green beans with croutons, radicchio, spinach, and ricotta cheese. This salad is spectacular!

It's full of interesting textures, from the crunch of the croutons to the crumble of the cheese. It's packed with tons of different flavors: earthy asparagus, aromatic basil, salty cheese. Spring panzanella is not only awesome at a picnic, but it's a welcome addition to a Memorial Day barbecue menu. Check out the method now.

Pick the Cuter Backyard Baby in a Faceoff For Spring!

PetSugar — Sat, 21 May 2011 04:03:14 PDT

Woohoo! Spring has sprung, and to celebrate, it's time for a faceoff game. To complement our Which Baby Zoo Animal Is Cuter?, peep the super sweet Which Backyard Baby Animal Is Cuter? featuring farm animals and wildlife that could pop up in your backyard this season.
As you click away, need I mention that every time you play you're eligible to win big? We'll be giving away a $500 grand prize every month - you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once each time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) What are you waiting for? Get started!

In Season: Fiddlehead Ferns

Susannah Chen — Tue, 17 May 2011 03:46:33 PDT

If there's any time to prioritize hitting up the farmers market, it's during Spring. Blink and you might miss some of the season's most prized - and fleeting - produce, like fiddleheads, the unfurled sprouts of the plant known as the ostrich fern. Harvesting season for these wild greens, which are native to the northeastern United States, only lasts a few short weeks in May, so don't miss out! A few important things to know about cooking with them, when you read more.

Spring Cleaning May Give You More Than a Pristine House

Heather Dale — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:27:54 PDT

You're well on your way to giving your life a healthy Spring cleaning, but what about your house? Have you dusted everything thoroughly, cleaned your window treatments, and taken that pile of items in the basement to Goodwill? Don't worry, I haven't either. But it's never too late to start chipping away at your Spring cleaning chores.

Once you do take out the rags and rubber gloves, make sure to exercise extra caution and safety, because according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2010 alone, more than 35,500 people injured themselves on a stepladder, and more than 41,000 suffered injuries while gardening or using gardening equipment. Wow - those are some serious Spring-cleaning injury stats!

Here are some reasons we tend to hurt ourselves around this time of the year.