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The Ultimate Brownie Sundae

Photo: Lara Ferroni

Half the fun of having an ice cream sundae is piling on the toppings. With delicious add-ons like walnuts, hot fudge, cherries, sprinkles, cookie crumbs, toffee bits, caramel sauce, and whipped cream, there is no shortage of sweet tooth-satisfying options. But, we want you to tell us:

What’s your favorite ice cream sundae topping? 

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It’s National Salad Month!

Salad

Photo: Romulo Yanes

People have been eating lettuce since the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is a great source of vitamin A and potassium. But lettuce all by itself doesn’t make for a very filling or interesting meal. Toss in some cheese, carrots, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, seeds, onions, tomatoes, croutons, bacon, avocado, apples, tuna, raisins, or olives and you’ve got yourself a great lunch or dinner.

What are your favorite salad toppings?

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It’s National Grilled Cheese Month!

Mexican Grilled Cheese

Photo: Stephanie Foley

The simple, unadorned grilled cheese sandwich is a classic. Its crispy, cheesy simplicity is a thing of beauty, but with delicious additions like avocado, tomato, ham, onions, multiple cheeses, pickles, eggs, and/or bacon the grilled cheese is transformed into something truly spectacular.

What are your favorite toppings to put on a grilled cheese sandwich?

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