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Sweeten Up Your Sweetheart With Pistachio-Avocado Cream

Are avocados truly aphrodesiac? April’s not convinced, but even so, she suggests sweetening up your main squeeze with this luscious avocado-pistachio dessert, kissed with flavors of the Middle East … and the birthplace of the Kama Sutra.

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Skip The Brick Of Cream Cheese: Lighten Up With Ricotta

Cheesecake’s a crowd-pleaser, it’s just too heavy for some Eaters — April included. If you like the idea of a sweet, cheesy dessert that won’t leave you sorry you ate it, give her lemony ricotta cakes a try.

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You Have Time To Make Shortbread. Promise.

The holidays are frenetic, particularly for the less-organized among us. But even April, who can’t manage to get Christmas cards out the door, was able to make several festive shortbreads this year. The time-saving trick is to make several variations, all from one base dough. Continue reading Read more

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photo credit to Aaron Otis Photography 2014


July
Watermelon is the perfect summer food. It hydrates, it cools, it's sweet and juicy. We have some great ideas for your table, including a salad, ceviche cups, popsicles and cocktails. Get ready to beat the heat with us!