RECIPE: Red Hot Candy Apples For Halloween

[1] Our favorite Halloween candy is candy apples (photo by Sevenmarie | CreativeCommons is licensed under CC-BY 2.0). [2] Enjoy them plain, but we like to add a topping, as in the photo below (photo © Splenda). [3] Add some toppings, from the sunflower seeds in this photo to candy corn, chopped nuts, Halloween sprinkles,…
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FOOD 101: Glass Gem Corn, Heirloom Corn

[1] Glass gem corn (photos #1 and #2 © Jan and Peggy | Creative Commons). [2] Close-up on the husks. [3] Close-up on the jewel-like kernels (photos #1 and #2 © Gnotalex | Creative Commons).   The harvesting and drying of certain corn varieties is a harbinger of the fall season: When you start seeing…
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FOOD FUN: Stuffed Puffs Chocolate-Stuffed Marshmallows

[1] Stuffed Puffs S’mores Kit: chocolate-stuffed marshmallows plus graham crackers (all photos © Stuffed Puffs). [2] A bag of Stuffed Puffs, individually wrapped with Halloween packaging (year-round bags, not individually wrapped, are also available). [3] The chocolate inside.   How do you make a big, fluffy marshmallow even better? Stuff it with chocolate. S’mores around…
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