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How to Bake Bread with Raisins: Raisin Bread Month
Nov01

How to Bake Bread with Raisins: Raisin Bread Month

Raisin Bread Month is here in the month of November, and now you’re thinking to yourself when on Earth the last time you baked a loaf of Raisin Bread at home was. It may have been a while, if I’m guessing correctly. Raisin Information: Raisins are just dried grapes. Muscat grapes, which are generally available near year end, are aromatic, sweet & are ideal to use in baking rich cakes & other confections. The golden...

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How to Make Pretzels from Scratch: National Pretzel Day
Oct26

How to Make Pretzels from Scratch: National Pretzel Day

National Pretzel Day is here, and it’s also National Pretzel Month. If you’ve never made pretzels before in your life, don’t let them intimidate you to venture out and make from scratch. You can do it. Hot, chewy pretzels are hard to resist an the aroma so appeals to our taste buds. How to Make Large Pretzels: Pretzels are relatively easy to make & are able to be stored in airtight containers for as long as 3...

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National Hot Mulled Cider Day: The Fall Is Here
Sep30

National Hot Mulled Cider Day: The Fall Is Here

It’s National Hot Mulled Cider Day and the Fall of the year is when apple cider is at its very best! An especially delicious way to serve cider is with a little bit of rum, a few cinnamon sticks, sliced oranges and sugar to taste. Get the Recipe: How to Make Hot Mulled Apple Cider This beverage is particularly good in the cold weather of the Fall & Winter season, making it a perfect Holiday beverage too! Another nice way to...

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National Hot Cross Bun Day: How to Bake Hot Cross Buns with Milk Glaze
Sep11

National Hot Cross Bun Day: How to Bake Hot Cross Buns with Milk Glaze

Did you know that today is National Hot Cross Bun Day? Well, in the USA it is… Someone might mention “Hot Cross Buns” and this little ditty of a nursery rhyme pops into memory immediately! Hot Cross Buns. Hot Cross Buns. One a penny, two a penny. Hot Cross Buns! They are so silky, big & fluffy hiding their tasty, little morsels of goodness inside. Whether toasted or plain, they’re great! Typically made for...

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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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Web Chef Review: Clipper Organic Detox Infusion Tea
Jun26

Web Chef Review: Clipper Organic Detox Infusion Tea

Firstly, I’d like to start off by saying, Clipper Organic Detox Infusion is a very tasty “tea” or tisane, more specifically-speaking. I typically enjoy my tea very sweet, and when I brew and drink this particular tea, I feel like I don’t need to use so much sugar in my tea, which I can honestly admit I know isn’t great for my health. This Detox Infusion from Clipper has hibiscus, nettle, liquorice root,...

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How to Make Holiday Cranberry Spiced Lemonade
Nov07

How to Make Holiday Cranberry Spiced Lemonade

It’s that time of year again…Cold outside and the weather is getting downright frightful. No worries!  Get in the house, sit in front of the fireplace and enjoy this Cranberry Lemon Spiced Punch to the fullest! I created this recipe especially for the ladies I’ll be presenting it to at The Women in Finance Event at Casablanca Winery Inn in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada on November 8th, 2012. Want to register? Click here!...

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Web Chef Review: The Colorado Barkery Gourmet Dog Treats – How to Bake Doggy Biscuits
Sep22

Web Chef Review: The Colorado Barkery Gourmet Dog Treats – How to Bake Doggy Biscuits

Today, I decided to treat my dogs to something amazing. I wanted to do something special for them like bake them some doggy treats. Just before I started a batch from scratch, I remembered seeing a bag of dog treat mix from The Colorado Barkery. So, I decided to go in that direction. Try it out, use it up, and do a review for you all as well. The mix is super easy to use. You put it in a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of warm water (but...

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How to Bake Grandma Kasper’s Zwieback Buns
Apr18

How to Bake Grandma Kasper’s Zwieback Buns

Ahhh…Zwieback!!! What could represent a soul food for German & Russian families better than Zwieback buns… I can remember the smell of zwieback baking in my grandmother’s farmhouse kitchen, my mother’s kitchen, as well as all of my aunts’ kitchens… …It is an ultimate goal of just about every extended-Kasper female in our family to have this recipe on hand, and hopefully learn to bake them...

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How to Bake Crusty Italian Flax Seed Bread
Feb01

How to Bake Crusty Italian Flax Seed Bread

Today is Day 4 of our One Month Grocery Shopping Strike. There is nothing like eating fresh, crusty Italian bread with soups, stews or pasta dishes. I made a beautiful Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli tonight and wanted this fabulous crusty bread to accompany our meal. We served with an olive oil, balsamic & Italian herb mixture to dip the warm bread into…It was delicious! Type: Bread Recipe Serve With: Softened Butter and...

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How to Bake Kimberly’s Sweet Potato Buns
Oct13

How to Bake Kimberly’s Sweet Potato Buns

I wanted to bake these yesterday to eat with our turkey sandwiches, but better late than never. Everyone still wanted regular leftovers yesterday anyway! LOL These are a healthier version of buns made with all white flour, although you may make them with all white flour or bread flour. Type: Bread Recipe Serve With: Softened butter or when making roasted turkey sandwiches Prep Time: 15 min, 1 hr 20 min rising Bake Time: 20-25 min...

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Bumble Bee Foods Helping Those with Breast Cancer
May13

Bumble Bee Foods Helping Those with Breast Cancer

I love seeing these large corporations getting into the swing of giving back to the community and helping people who otherwise couldn’t be helped! Bumble Bee Foods is set on donating money to Breast Cancer with your help and a spring in your step! When you register at BeeWell Miles , you can log your miles you walk, jog or run, or any other activities you do in a day. That’s Me Walking!!! Bumble Bee will donate 15¢ for...

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How to Bake Kimberly’s Quick & Fabulous Focaccia Bread
Nov12

How to Bake Kimberly’s Quick & Fabulous Focaccia Bread

Yum…So quick and easy too! Fantastic, freshly baked and authentic Italian focaccia bread in a flash! Really, I made the focaccia to go along with my “Non-Italian” Minestrone Soup, and it was the perfect compliment to dunk into the tasty broth! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Bread Serve With: A fabulous, Italian soup or stew, or with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Italian spices on a warm plate to dunk in. Prep Time: 17...

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