BOOK: 50 Simple Soups For The Slow Cooker

Make exciting soups in a slow cooker. Photo courtesy Andrews McMeel Publishing.   Do you want to make your own soups but don’t have the time? Make them in a slow cooker. Lynn Alley’s book, 50 Simple Soups For The Slow Cooker, is a treasure trove of delectable recipes. No slow cooker? You can use…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sugar-Free Candy Apples

Bright red candy apples are an iconic Halloween treat—except for people who can’t have sugar. To the rescue is White House pastry chef Bill Yosses. Here’s his recipe for sugar-free candy apples, made with Splenda. Perhaps they’re what Sasha and Malia will be enjoying today. Find more of our favorite sugar-free treats. Many people in…
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RESTAURANT: Empire Room At The Empire State Building

It could be a 1930s movie set. Photo courtesy Empire Room | NYC.   Soaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is an Art Deco masterpiece and perhaps the world’s most famous office building. On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover pressed a button in…
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PRODUCT: Wall Herb Garden

Would you like a kitchen herb garden, but lack the necessary windowsill space? Pick up a Living Wall planter from WoollyPocket.com. It’s available in seven colors. All it needs is a wall space that’s 13 inches x 18 inches. Fresh basil, dill, parsley and other favorites will soon be yours for the snipping!   Plant…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Spice Latte & Latte Art

Make a pumpkin spice latte at home. Photo courtesy Krups.   Want to develop latte art skills? All you need is a steady hand, some perfectly foamed milk, and of course, practice! For Halloween and the Thanksgiving season, try this Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe, courtesy of Krups. Here’s the simple recipe; the technique for making…
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