Have an out-of-this-world Fourth of July with the help of your favorite spacefaring crew of the original Star Trek series. Knock back some space beers and rock out with this catchy song about how the Enterprise celebrates the holiday: "We've got space burgers and fries all over the place / Independence Day is even more fun in space." It may not make much sense, but who cares when you have space burgers? Watch the video after the jump....
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Summertime is cocktail time. When the weather heats up, who wants to be weighed down by dark, heavy beers or glasses of lukewarm wine? Icy, blended drinks made from high-quality spirits and exotic fruits such as lychees, Asian pears, and kumquats are much more appealing. This week's Cook the Book selection, Margaritas, Mojitos, & More by Jessica Strand, is full of tempting recipes for classic summer cocktails with a twist. Author Jessica Strand shows you how to make any drink your "signature" by mixing and matching flavored vodkas, spices, and garnishes like fresh rosemary and sliced black plums. In addition to the lethal libations, there is a chapter dedicated to Calming Coolers—nonalcoholic drinks such as Blended Peach Creams and Pomegranate...
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Once again, this week's Cook the Book selection focuses on grilling. But with temperatures skyrocketing and the 4th of July right around the corner, it hardly seems like overkill. Besides, who ever really tires of charred chicken, smoky salmon, and crispy, caramelized vegetables? We certainly don’t. Neither does award-winning food writer Diane Morgan, author of Grill Every Day: 125 Fast-Track Recipes for Weeknights at the Grill. Unlike other books on the market that approach grilling as a novel, only-for-special-occasions cooking method, Morgan demonstrates how preparing charbroiled foods can be as easy as ordering take-out or defrosting a frozen meal. Along with the recipes, Morgan includes helpful tips for novice grillers on types of grills, cleaning methods, safety tips, and tools....
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