AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCarcass Party & broth culture: A Louisiana “super stock” obsession is turning Thanksgiving leftovers into an annual Carcass Party, with readers urged to keep bones and build new broths from what’s left. World Rum Day: July 11 spotlights a more refined rum trend—bartenders are leaning on citrus, herbs, and spice-forward pairings for balanced cocktails. National Pecan Pie Day: July 12 celebrates the Southern classic, with history notes on corn syrup and ideas ranging from pecan pie bars to bourbon or chocolate twists. Uyghur lamb skewers: Felicity Cloake’s guide makes the case for grill-ready skewers with lamb, bold seasoning, and a simple method. Food as a summer event: Pampanga’s weekend pop-up markets are becoming full-on food crawls, while Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout expands to five days mixing country, BBQ, and craft beer. Restaurant buzz: A Bedale spot touts a near-perfect dining reputation with a locally sourced tasting menu, and Scottsdale’s COURSE keeps winning fans with “unexpected” flavor combinations. Heatwave kitchen fixes: A popular cucumber-and-rock-salt-lemon remedy is going viral in India for quick summer relief. MSG reality check: A new explainer pushes back on “no MSG” stigma, saying the ingredient’s reputation grew from cultural bias more than solid science.
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