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How to Bake Black Bottom Cupcakes for National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Oct18

How to Bake Black Bottom Cupcakes for National Chocolate Cupcake Day

It’s National Chocolate Cupcake Day, and did you know that almost any cake batter can be transformed into cupcakes? Just pour the batter into muffin tins lined with paper cupcake holders. How to Bake Black Bottom Cupcakes: You could bake cupcakes in flat bottomed ice cream cones. Cupcakes can take any kind of decorative & embellished frostings. These are generally baked at 350 degrees F for 18-20 min. It’s best to...

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‘Tis National Fluffernutter Day: What are Fluffernutters?
Oct08

‘Tis National Fluffernutter Day: What are Fluffernutters?

What is a Fluffernutter? Good question! I wasn’t too sure myself, but once I tried one, I’ll never forget it. On this National Fluffernutter Day, let’s clear that right up for everyone… It’s a sandwich using peanut butter as the spread & enhanced with marshmallow creme on white bread. It is absolutely delicious! Sometimes, marshmallow creme is called Fluff or marshmallow fluff too. Every now and...

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October Food Holidays & Events
Oct01

October Food Holidays & Events

Here are October Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here and there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Eat Better, Eat Healthier Month: Eat Better, Eat Healthier Month: Easy Nutrition & Health Guidelines Browse Healthy shows, Healthy recipes Browse Organic shows, Organic recipes Browse Vegetarian + Vegan shows, Vegetarian recipes,...

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Happy National Peanut Day
Sep13

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 —...

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September Food Holidays & Events
Sep01

September Food Holidays & Events

Here are September Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here and there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. National Biscuit Month: Bake up Some of that National Biscuit Month…Mmm Buy Cookie Sheets & Cooling Racks National Breakfast Month: Wake Up! It’s National Breakfast Month Browse Breakfast recipes Watch Kimberly’s...

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Eating & Food Philosophy with Web Chef Kimberly Turner  + Video
Jun24

Eating & Food Philosophy with Web Chef Kimberly Turner + Video

Today, I figured I would share with you some of my food philosophy. I often get inbox messages everywhere as to how I stay fit and eat so many crazy things…and I thought I would address that briefly here. I feel I have a different philosophy on food and cooking than many people out there. Watch the video below for Kimberly’s views & enjoy the information in the post too: ENJOY the Food You Eat: Firstly, I want to...

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How to Cook Vegemite and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
May09

How to Cook Vegemite and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

If you have never had Vegemite before, then you haven’t experienced the potential of it’s deliciousness! LOL It is certainly an acquired taste. When I lived in Australia, the friends I lived with ALWAYS ate Vegemite, which is a Kraft product. In fact, Vegemite is an Australian staple, much like peanut butter and jam is in North America. This is what people eat for breakfast there in their favorite way on toast with butter...

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How to Make Kimberly’s Louisiana Seafood Gumbo
Jan02

How to Make Kimberly’s Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

As much as I love gumbo, it seems I typically only make it once or twice a year. The main gumbo I create is my special Louisiana-Style New Year’s Seafood Gumbo served with dirty rice. * Note: If you’re looking for a quick fix to making a gumbo, this is NOT it. This is definitely one of those dishes that’s a labor of love, if you want to do it correctly and make it the most delicious gumbo that’s worthy of a...

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How to Bake Gingered Coconut Banana Bread for the Bread Machine
Jul12

How to Bake Gingered Coconut Banana Bread for the Bread Machine

I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to use those over-ripe bananas in the kitchen. My first thought always leans towards banana bread, but that can get boring, right? WRONG! Try experimenting with delicious flavors that will kick your mouth into gear with your new recipe! Try making peanut butter banana bread, chocolate banana bread, or a tropical twist banana bread like I’ve done here. Now, I’ve made...

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How to Bake Whole Wheat Banana Peanut Bread
Apr24

How to Bake Whole Wheat Banana Peanut Bread

Healthier and more nutritious is always the best way to go. With this whole wheat bread, you eliminate all the refined white flour, and replace it with an ingredient more substantial. Adding peanuts, other nuts or seeds gives this bread more texture, flavor, and nutrition. Type: Bread Recipe Serve With: Milk & Enjoy! Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 40-50 min Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tbsp wheat germ – Tip:...

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Ice Cream and Cake Dance Contest from Baskin-Robbins

If you haven’t already seen the advertisements on television, I thought I’d share with you a contest from Baskin-Robbins. If you show Baskin-Robbins your Ice Cream and Cake Dance and you get a chance to win $10,000 and more ($1000 in ice cream cake)! Simply go to: BaskinRobbins.com/VideoContest Of course I had to share this with all of you, my foodie friends! Have fun and I can’t wait to see those dances. * Hey, you...

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National Cheesecake Day Rocked!

Kenney and I made it out to The Cheesecake Factory in Dallas off Northwest Highway to celebrate National Cheesecake Day. It was amazing! Not only was the cheesecake really delicious, but the slices were 1/2 off on July 30th. What Kind of Cheesecake Did We Eat? It was a tough choice for us…there are so many amazing flavors they have there. What…with the Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake that looked awesome and had great...

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Manuka Honey’s Not Just For Baking Anymore!

I know many of us bake with Manuka honey, which comes from bees that harvest their pollen from Manuka bushes in New Zealand. It has a richer, more floral and earthy aroma and flavor, which gives it a more specialized taste than “regular” honey you get in your grocery store, like Billy Bee brand, for instance. I use it in my tea, on toast with peanut butter! It’s great for cooking with on chicken or in sauces. Manuka...

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