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1 Come Party With Me: Cookie Swap — Menu
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2 Definition: Za'atar
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3 Berry Tempting: Strawberry Thyme Panna Cotta
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4 Blueberries Take Over My Shortcake
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5 12 Days of Edible Gifts: Thyme Crackers
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6 Come Party With Me: Easter — Drinks
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7 Secret Ingredient: Thyme
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8 Plum Cake With Thyme
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9 Reminder: Secret Ingredient - Thyme
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10 Secret Ingredient: Thyme for Chocolate
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11 Sunday BBQ: Grilled Beef Sirloin and Famer's Market Skewers
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12 What Would You Make?
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13 Soup's On: Carrot Thyme Soup
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14 Come Party With Me: My Half Birthday — Menu
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15 Say Cheese! Gruyere Gratin With Thyme
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16 Say Cheese! Baked Brie With Mushrooms
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17 Berry Tempting: Blackberry-Thyme Margarita
We're not the only ones obsessed with stone fruit these days. So is YumSugar member Funkytime. Check out what she did with her latest batch of plums! Is it plum season? I don't know, but they laughed at me at the grocery store so I bought a bunch! I remember my Mom making "Pflaumenkuchen" or "Zwetschgendatschi" all the time. This recipe has an extra touch, sprinkled thyme on top. For more Read more
I finally got around to making the blackberry margarita I wanted to try a couple of weeks ago! I'm glad I did because it's a wonderful cocktail. It's fruity and summery, yet potent and balanced. When you try it out, don't skip the final step; the sparkling wine provides a lovely effervescence to the drink. This blackberry marg was so amazing that I will probably enjoy another one tonight. I Read more
Panna cotta is a super-easy dessert to make at home that will surely impress guests! The whole process of cooking the cream and setting the gelatin takes no more than 10 minutes. The hands-off time requires a bit of patience: it takes several hours for the cream to set. While waiting, roast the strawberries. This enhances the fruit's sweetness and a touch of thyme adds a nice earthiness. Since it Read more
At any sort of celebration, it's always nice to start things off with a special cocktail. Easter is no different. It gives guests something to do, stimulates conversation, and loosens up the crowd. The appetizer is rich and buttery, so select a potent and refreshing cocktail, like this raspberry-thyme smash, to pair with it. The drink is herbal, fruity, and downright delicious. Although the Read more
Za'atar (pronounced "zah-tar") is a Middle Eastern spice mix of thyme, sumac, toasted sesame seed, and sometimes wild oregano. Arabic for the word "thyme," after the seasoning's predominant ingredient, za'atar has been used in Arabic countries since medieval times. Olive oil is often added to make a spreadable paste, which is then served with everything from flatbreads to eggs to vegetables. Read more
When YumSugar suggested I make crackers as an edible gift, I immediately envisioned a cheesy cracker that would pair nicely with a bottle of bubbly. However, I realized that if I made a light, crisp herb-infused cracker instead, then I could gift it with a beautiful chunk of cheese. Who doesn't want homemade crackers and artisanal cheese?! Although the thought of cracker dough can be a little Read more
During December, many people host cookie swaps. Organizing a festive cookie party is a great way to cut back on your holiday baking. Instead of making a million cookies, you and your friends each bake a different cookie. Then you get together and trade cookies; everyone walks away with an assortment of treats. To ensure that you don't end up with 10 dozen chocolate chip cookies, ask your guests Read more
Since blueberry season has begun, I couldn't help but go overboard and buy several baskets from my local farmers market. While I enjoyed one basket raw, I used the rest to make these mini blueberry shortcakes with lemon and thyme biscuits. The moist biscuits are simple to make. The final dish is not too sweet, so the pure flavor of blueberries shines through in each bite. Although the original Read more
One of the world's most beloved cheeses, brie dates back to the 8th century. It's characterized by a creamy soft center and white edible rind. Although Brie originates in France, it's so popular that countries across the world now produce it. Brie is made from whole or skimmed cow's milk. When perfectly ripe, the interior should ooze. Brie has a short shelf life and mild flavor. The versatile Read more
Gruyere cheese is a popular hard cheese made from cow's milk. With origins in Switzerland, it is perhaps the best known type of Swiss cheese. Gruyere is also produced in France, but according to French agricultural law, it must have holes, while the Swiss version is solid. This slightly yellow cheese has a nutty flavor that's mildly salty and varies with age. Gruyere is great for both melting Read more
