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Recipes for Raspberry Cream Pie Day

August isnt really known for its holidays, but that doesnt mean there arent any! This month, weve gathered together some interesting, lesser-known holidays along with some tips to help you celebrate them. Well start with today: August 1st. Today, it turns out, is National Raspberry Cream Pie Day. Who knew, right? So weve gathered together a variety of recipes for tasty, creamy raspberry pies that you can try out to celebrate this delicious holiday. These dishes are from Allrecipes.com, and weve included the creators descriptions of their food. Raspberry Sour Cream Pie "A must-have for the raspberry lover. I get rave reviews every time I serve this. And because you can use frozen or fresh raspberries, you can enjoy it all year! This recipe makes 2 pies." Raspberry Ice Cream Pie with Ice Cream Cone Crust "This ice cream pie on a sugar-cone crumb crust is loaded with raspberries and makes a festive dessert for any special occasion." Raspberry Chiffon Pie "Fluffy, creamy, and tart, this is a wonderful and unusual pie." Raspberry Lemonade Pie "This creamy lemon pie with raspberries makes an elegant dessert for special occasions." Chocolate Raspberry Cloud "This pie won First Place in the Pie for the New Millennium Category at the American Pie Council's 2000 National Pie Championship. Emily chose this recipe because it is quick, easy, and impressive for special occasions, just right for the busy lifestyles of the new millennium. To make this recipe even quicker, use a store bought chocolate cookie crust. When ready to serve, drizzle raspberry syrup on each plate." We here at Nantucket Gate apartments in Tacoma hope that youre able to enjoy a supremely tasty National Raspberry Cream Pie Day! Do you have a favorite raspberry pie recipe? Share it in the comments so that everyone can enjoy!

Summery Recipes for July

July is finally here, which means summer is more full in rays of sun and get-togethers with family and friends. While sticking with what works never hurts, it can be fun to mix things up every once and awhile. If youre looking for new recipes to try out this month, weve compiled a few of our favorites below. Cornmeal Fried Okra Fried foods of pretty much all sorts and kinds scream summer. But pulling this southern classic into your rotation is a memorable way to add some new taste to your dinner plate. Frying okra is also a great remedy for those that dont like the slimy texture non-fried okra tends to have. With a little bit of buttermilk, fine yellow cornmeal, cayenne pepper, and canola oil for the frying, youll have these puppies ready to serve in no time. You can find pictures, specific measurements, and the walkthrough for it all over here . Grilled Kale Caesar Salad Look, we know that kale gets a little bit of a hipster or foodie wrap, and maybe its lost a bit of its luster in kale-overload recipes on the old blogosphere. But then someone thought wait, but what if we grilled it or something and saved the day. This recipe involves a simple homemade dressing, torn croutons with your choice of bread, and of course grilled kale leaves to improve the texture and taste of a classic salad. Youll just need a little bit of red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, egg yolk, fresh grated parmesan, magic, and everything else they list over yonder . Lobster BLTs BLTs in and of themselves are a more subtle summer food with fresh lettuce from your local farmers market or health food corner store, tomatoes from a local garden, and butcher-quality bacon. But seafood is our creed here, and you deserve to eat like a king this summer, so why not try it with lobster? It doesnt take rocket science to throw together a good BLT, but this recipe includes suggestions for the lobster and even throws in the how-to for a smoky mayo to complete the package. You can find everything youll need for that over here .

Hot Dog Spotlight

Few things are as ripe with summer imagery as grabbing a hot dog, or grilling one up yourself, with friends and family. Whether youre at a baseball game, at a picnic, or just cooling off in your apartment at the end of a long day, hot dogs are a classic way to go. So it only makes sense that this month is national hot dog day. Below, we highlight a great place in town you can go to chow down on the best dogs around. Red Hot Just off of 6th Ave in Tacoma, Red Hot is a local favorite for plenty of reasons. Not only do they have an unreal selection of beer available on tap, but theyve also got adventurous kinds of dogs featuring everything from peanut butter and bacon to cole slaw and hot sauce. We know that sounds wild, but youll want to trust us on this one. Whether youre looking for something more traditional, want to try out their roasted pepper ketchup, add a pickle spear, sport peppers, or cream cheese, theres something for everyone. Theyve even got a pretty decent vegan options on the menu in addition to their sandwich and sausage options. So for those with dietary restrictions, or those just wanting a healthier option, they dont skimp on that either. Their biggest tables seat six to eight, but you might have to wait a while if you come with a bigger party. Its worth saddling up next to spare seats to chow down, or you can grab it to go. Dont forget about the ice cream shop thats two doors down. They even have nights throughout the week where theyll debut new IPAs and hand-crafted local beers. You can read through their menu, as well as their list of available beers, by heading over here .

Creative Hot Dog Recipes

Few things are as ripe with summer imagery as grabbing a hot dog, or grilling one up yourself, with friends and family. Whether youre at a baseball game, at a picnic, or just cooling off in your apartment at the end of a long day, hot dogs are a classic way to go. So it only makes sense that this month is national hot dog day. Below, we highlight a few recipes you can use when you want to chow down on the best dogs around. Bahn Mi Hot Dogs Bahn mi is a wonderful Vietnamese sandwich and, whether youve had it before or not, it translates beautifully to the hot dog pallette. With a healthy dose of pickled carrots, jalapenos, cucumbers, cilantro, crushed peanuts, and sriracha, theres a heck of a lot of spicy and sweet flavors that work together in all the right ways here. This recipe, when all is said and done, only takes about fifteen minutes and serves six. You can find what you need to make it over here . Jalapeno Pretzel Dogs Pretzels and hot dogs really just are two kinds of tastes that were made for each other. And though theres a little more work involved with the made-from-scratch pretzel buns, this recipe is worth all that effort. The cheddar beer sauce that goes with it is a game-changer. The dash of dijon mustard in the sauce is a really nice touch. Youll find the list of ingredients, pictures, and the step-by-step by heading over yonder . Buffalo Hot Dogs Last but not least, we have this recipe for buffalo hot dogs. For those that are fans of hot wings, this is another great way to change up your traditional summer hot dog. With a hot sauce mayo that drizzles on top, chopped celery to calm the heat, and crumbled blue cheese, this recipe looks great, tastes great, and couldnt be easier to make. Head over here to see how its all done.

The Best Ice Cream Spots Near Tacoma

July heat is something to be reckoned with in the humid pacific northwest sometimes which makes it the perfect time of year to grab a cold bowl or cone of your favorite flavor of ice cream or frozen yogurt. Whether youve lived here a while, or are new to town, we thought wed highlight a local favorite place to cool down with family or friends while you celebrate national ice cream month the right way. Ice Cream Social Tacomas Ice Cream Social is all about all things handmade, local, and natural ingredients. With a scoop shop on 6th Avenue right next to Red Hot, a booth at the local Tacoma Farmers Market, and available at local stores like Maxwells, Harbor Green, and Delightful Neighborhood Market, there are plenty of places to try out your new favorite summer scoop of joy. With everyday flavors like dark chocolate, salted caramel, and valhalla coffee, they even feature vegan and non-dairy options like their coconut milk flavor. But the rotating flavors is what keeps locals coming back throughout the year. Theyve got something for everyone Mad Hat Early Grey, breakfast for dessert with their French Toast, Grilled Peach, Fresh Fig, Newman Os Cookies & Cream, or even Buttered Popcorn thats perfect before or after seeing a movie in town. Because of their commitment to supporting the community, they source their sustainable ingredients from places like Zestful Gardens, Sidhu Farms, Spooner Farms, Mad Hat Tea, Valhalla Coffee, and even Libertine Tacoma Salt. Its a freshness that shows from bite to bite. To read more about them, you can head over here . And to read through local reviews and see pictures that their customers have snapped, you can head over yonder . The space itself is the perfect blend of clean, hip, and down-to-earth. You wont regret stopping by the summer.

The Local Guide to Doughnut Shops in Tacoma

Look, we are always in support of diets and eating healthy here, but we also support the moderate consumption of a good doughnut every now and then. June doesnt just bring with it the promise of summerits also home to national doughnut day. Below, weve decided to highlight a few of our favorite doughnut stops in town for residents of our Nantucket Gate apartments in Tacoma. Le Donut Tacomas Le Donut is known for everything from their flakey crullers to their cosmic-sized apple fritters, and a little of everything in between. The bacon they put on their maple bars for that sweet and savory taste isnt wimpy by any meansits nearly the size of a breakfast plate. Locals love their simple and made-from-scratch taste, especially their sugar donuts. But theyve also been known to indulge in inventive donut trends and colorful adornments. You can read more about them over here . Dockside Donuts Dockside Donuts has all the usuals, along with memorable donuts like the strawberry twist, the coconut dream bar, their blueberry glazed cake donut, and cinnamon bun bow tie. Locals rave about the apple fritters here, particularly because it tastes like youre biting into the legitimate offspring of an apple and donut. Freshness and size are the keywords here. Theyve also got some pretty good coffee, and ham and cheese croissants if youre looking for something more substantial. You can read more about them over here . Kolbys Donut House Kolbys Donut House rounds out the quintessential donut experience in town. Whether youre looking for something a little fun, like their peanut butter and jelly donuts, old-fashioned donuts made with a croissant texture, chocolate cream filled, or blueberry fritters. And get thisthey even offer a few savory donuts like their ham and cheese. We know that sounds pretty wild, but youll just have to trust us on this one. You can read more about them by heading over yonder .