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4th of July Desserts
The 4th of July is approaching and I’m sure you are starting to think about what you are going to make for the menu, whether you’re eating in, or have been invited out. If you’ve been assigned the desserts … Read More...
All you ever wanted to know about making cupcakes…
Cupcakes are so in right now, you can find exquisite, bold, colorful pictures of them on almost every craft blog, but have you been making any? They are one of the simplest types of cakes to make, but sometimes it’s
… Read More...Homemade pet treats
We love dogs, even though we don’t have any of our own at the moment. M sister just got the cutest lab puppy, and that got me thinking about treats for pets. I know that many people make their pets … Read More...
Healthy Guide To Grilling
I received an email packed with grilling information from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association’s (HPBA) just in time for Memorial Day.
To help consumers become better grillers, HPBA has developed a new resource tool for onsumers. The Grill-amentals of … Read More...
An Apple a Day
I remember that as a girl I always loved eating toffee apples. This was a kind of “holiday” treat that you only got at those special places, like the beach front or the funfair, certainly not an everyday treat.
What … Read More...
Have a Sweet Mothers Day
If you’re planning on making something sweet for mom this year, here are a few tips, straight from candyusa.org.
Candy is the ideal ingredient for dessert recipes!
Utilizing candy products in recipes often cuts down preparation time because the … Read More...
Oh, Fudge!
Ann Smith of Oh, Fudge! Is so busy that even reading about all she does exhausts me!
Besides working in the mornings in the kitchen of a near by school, her other part time job as a research assistant, and … Read More...
Want to spoil your mom this Mothers Day? What better way to surprise her than to make her a brunch?
Fresh Strawberry Bellini, Orange Glazed Blueberry Scones, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata, and fresh fruit and mint salad. If … Read More...
Fun Easter Facts
Here are some fun Easter facts straight from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) – the American candy industry’s leading and oldest trade association.
The first chocolate eggs were made in Europe in the early 19th century and remain among the … Read More...
Have a very sweet Easter
If you are still wondering what to make for Easter dinner dessert, I have found a few crafty ideas for you here.
You just need a little imagination, and maybe a tad of inspiration, which you will find on … Read More...
An Easter Candy Showdown
It seems that Easter candy is the topic of the week. Â This is Rachael Coyle’s professional opinion of the matter…an Easter candy showdown, and Jake Dobkin (from Gothamist.com) shares a whole new way of eating it… Easter … Read More...
Easter Fun
Easter is fast approaching, so if you are looking for a few Easter themed fun crafts to do with the kids here are a few good ones:
Edible Necklaces – this is part of the “Cooking with Beau” series.