How to Bake Christmas Raspberry Squares: Kimberly’s Favorite
Since Kimberly, my daughter, was a small child, she has gravitated towards these Raspberry Squares, and they are clearly her very favorite Christmas treat. Everyone has their own particular favorite Holiday goodie, and so, I have a list of “to bake” items to fulfill each person’s desires for their chosen cookie, bar, squares, cake or candy. It’s wonderful to see their eyes light up as they see I haven’t...
What’s to Love About National Leftover Day?
The 4th Friday of November is National Leftover Day! Hallelujah! It’s the day after, the guests are gone, and the leftovers are delectable! Of course, you have refrigerated everything you can. I don’t enjoy reheated meat – it just tastes odd to me. So, the meat goes into the oven to be warmed just above room temperature. There’s lots of stuffing & cranberry sauce leftover. Mashed potatoes – no...
What is a Cappuccino?: National Cappuccino Day
National Cappuccino Day is November 8th, and cappuccino is on the bevy menu. Cappuccino is so named as it calls to mind the color of Capuchin monks, and it is a specialty of Italian bars. Cinnamon & cocoa are not generally sprinkled on top of their cappuccino, though the espresso is topped with steamed or scalded milk. On top of that, silky foam. The coffee, milk & foam are made using equal amounts of each. In the making of...
National Chocolate Covered Insect Day?
You read that correctly…It’s National Chocolate Covered Insect Day in the good ole’ US of A. In America, and in the West, most folks have not yet accepted the concept of eating insects in any form. There are few proponents of “eating naturally”, which includes eating insects. In Asia, Africa and various other countries, there isn’t the repulsion many of us have. In Asian cuisine, it is not only...
How to Make Ice Cream Sandwiches at Home
Ice Cream Sandwiches are a real treat for young & old. Of course, they can be purchased all ready and pre-packaged, but it’s easy to make them too, and have them handy in your freezer. Experiment with different flavors of ice cream, cookies as well as additions like sprinkles, fruit, caramel, syrup, jam…Oh boy! Shucks, if you really wanted to, you could bake your own cookies too… Type: Dessert Recipe Serve with:...
Happy National Peanut Day
This is National Peanut Day! Peanuts are very healthy & delicious. As well, peanuts are incorporated in a plethora of food products, which we enjoy daily. When you see a peanut in its shell, it is just a plain looking, dry, little thing…but when you crack that shell, the most amazing aroma is emitted. Then comes the taste — Ohhh, the taste…so very good. And then, another one & another & another —...
Web Chef Review: Robin Hood No-Bake Nanaimo Bar Mix
If you’ve never heard of Nanaimo Bars… …Then, you are missing out on a Canadian National Treasure! It’s ridiculously rich & delicious, and making them is a bit of a fussy business, but the good thing is, they are no-bake sweets! Now, this dessert square is full of a chocolatey crumb base, a layer of creamy deliciousness, then a layer of milk chocolate melted on the top to make a shiny creation. I want to...
Bar Stools are So Stylish in a Kitchen
As many of you may know, we buy “ugly” homes, fix them up and make them beautiful so we can sell them. Whenever we start on a new project, I’m in charge of organizing and opening up the kitchens! Firstly, I knock all isolating walls down – walls that “isolate” the chefs from the rest of the home and activity. This way, it brings the family or friends when entertaining together. My new addition is to...
Smoking Destroys Your Taste Buds – Taste & Smell
If you love food and you smoke, and you then quit smoking… Smoking & Food just DON’T go together! Food would taste even more phenomenal to you… Did you know that smoking not only deadens the taste buds, as well as the nasalepithelial cells that regulate your smell? In fact, nicotine can irritate those little taste buds and make it more uncomfortable to eat, as would a hot chili on the tongue, but to a lesser...
A Salad Bar At Home?
Yup…This is an awesome idea, especially since many people have a New Year’s Resolution of eating healthier and being more fit… * Please try to eat organic vegetables…Don’t fill your body with chemicals! *** Save Money and Make an Easy Salad Bar at Home By Monica Resinger One thing I like to do for dinner, that my family loves, is make a salad bar. It’s easy, inexpensive, fun, healthy and is always...
Hot Chocolate Has Romancing Power
When the weather outside is frightful, thoughts of hot chocolate spark me to hurry up and make some! Hot chocolate gives me nostalgic memories of snuggling, romance, and beautiful snowy nights in front of a fireplace… Even if you don’t get snow where you live, you can still create an amorous mood by serving hot chocolate to your honey-bunny! *** Hot Chocolate – Love Potion #1 in Winter By Melanie Jensen Chocolate…...
How To Make Your Own 100 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
Ever wonder how they make beer? Well, I did…I was just thinking about it today, in fact. I have been trying some great microbrews in Ontario this year, and some great imported beer. My latest find is an Argentinian beer called “Patagonia”. On the back of the bottle, it says it is made with water, hops and malt. (I knew it would say that) …But, then I was thinking…I bet I could make some seriously tasty...
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