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The explosive flavor of spice rubs can give your Fourth of July party guests more than fireworks to oooh and aaah over. Story
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Hip without the 
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First, there was Zima. Then hard lemonade. Now, "flavored malt beverages" are all the rage. They're colorful, well-advertised and devoid of, well, beer.
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You Asked For It: For a cool summer treat, let them eat pie
Fresh strawberries are available almost year-round and delicious varieties from California are in stores now.
Food File
TASTE OF THE ISLANDS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Nature's Finest Foods, 6651 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Sample fresh veggie island rolls, Oriental blend dipping sauce and organic stir-fried rice: Coconut Bay Trading Co. is on hand with free tastings of its products. Call (727) 347-5682.
To Market: Outlook for summer fruit is just peachy
Bargains in seafood should continue this month, along with a good supply of sweet peaches from California and Georgia.
How to freeze fresh berries
To freeze fresh berries or diced fruit for later use, place the fruit in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with wax paper.
