RECIPE: Cherry Cheesecake For President’s Day

  This video shows just how easy it is to make a delicious cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. The recipe uses fat-free cream cheese and sour cream, but you can use the regular versions for an even creamier—if higher fat and calorie—version, which is the way we like it. (What’s the food analogy to…
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PRODUCT: A Scrub Brush That’s Fun

Need some help in the kitchen? Pier 1 Imports will sell you Brushing Beauties in blonde, brunette and redhead versions. Think of the scrub brushes as gal pals who are available to help with cleanup. At $6.95 each, the dishwasher-safe scrub brushes are inexpensive house gifts and “just because” gifts. Buy hair colors that match…
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RECIPE: Cherry Brownies For President’s Day

[1] Add dried cherries to your favorite brownie recipe, like this recipe from Frugal Foodie Mama (photo © Frugal Foodie Mama). [2] Already have baked brownies? Press soaked dried cherries into the top or whip up a light film of icing to hold the cherries (photo © Alison’s Gourmet).   The legend of George Washington…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Check If Fish Is Cooked

Yesterday we suggested that you roast fish more often and included an easy recipe. The only difficult part of roasting fish is determining when it’s done. A key reason some people don’t like fish is because they grew up with overcooked, dry, “fishy” fish. While each recipe has time guidelines, it requires some experimentation with…
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