December 16, 2010.   Categories Best of the Web, By Holiday, Candy, Desserts.

Homemade American Classics: Snickers Bars, Peppermint Patties,  Peanut Butter Cups, Oreos and More! This morning the fan page from Joy of Baking posted a link to homemade Peppermint Patties.  I looked at the photo and started thinking of all of the candies and treats we’ve loved since childhood. Many of us don’t buy these sinful treats not just because we’ve grown out of them… or to avoid the calories but to avoid...

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November 8, 2010.   Categories Best of the Web, Poultry, Roasting, Thanksgiving Dinner.

During the holiday season it’s hard walk past a magazine rack without seeing a perfectly glazed turkey on the cover.  Turn the page and you’ll find many tips on how to make the perfect side dishes, gravy and desserts.  But the turkey should be the star of your holiday table.  To make sure you have a juicy and flavorful bird, take the extra time to brine the night before. WHY BRINING IS DELISH… Brining combines a solution of salt and...

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July 30, 2010.   Categories Best of the Web, Frozen Drinks and Cocktail Pops.

I’ll admit it.  I’m a card-carrying popsicle addict.  As I’ve mentioned in another post, I crave them like a child when I’m sick… and want to add a little vodka to them when I’m well!  Once you start making them at home, you won’t buy the commercial food-dye ladened boxes of them at your grocery store. If you’re looking for the best homemade popsicle recipes, then you’ve come to the...

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