Before there were soccer fields and Gatorade, there were hayfields and switchel. Cool off with this old-fashioned switchel recipe from the Yankee archives.
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Vermont Cheddar Gougères
Being able to whip up a batch of these airy cheddar gougères, or cheese puffs, is one of the best skills that a host who likes to entertain can acquire.
Roasting tomatoes with lots of olive oil and aromatics concentrates their sweetness, making them perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a topping for toasted bread slathered in good ricotta cheese.