VALENTINE FOOD: Heart Shaped Bagels

When bagels are made, ropes of dough are twisted into the familiar circular shape. So why not twist them into heart shapes? That’s what the bagel makers at Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah’s New York Bagels have done—and they’ve thrown in some dried cranberries to replace the raisins in a cinnamon-raisin bagel. The love-worthy bagels…
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VALENTINE: Rice Krispie Treats Pops

Rice Krispie Treats on a stick for your Valentine. Photo courtesy Bella Baker.   Thanks to BellaBaker.com for these fun Valentine Rice Krispie treats. Just grab your heart-shake cookie cutter, some red-striped straws and a box of Rice Krispies. They’re sweet and sticky and oh so satisfying, and in the shape of a heart and…
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VALENTINE FOOD: Strawberry Banana Pancake Stack

Enjoy this special occasion pancake stack for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or other occasion when taking the extra step makes a big hit with family and guests. The pancake “cake” is sliced into six wedges. Prep time is 15 minutes, cook time is 30 minutes. Thanks to Hungry Jack Pancakes for the recipe. RECIPE: STRAWBERRY…
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VALENTINE RECIPE: Sweetie Pie Cherry Pie Pops: Pie On A Stick

Our favorite baker, blogger Lauryn Cohen (a.k.a. Bella Baker), suggests pie pops for Valentine’s Day. You can also think of them as hand pies on-a-stick. First make the pie pastry, then fill it with from-stratch or store-bought cherry pie filling. Specialty companies like Chukar Cherries make high-end fillings.     RECIPE: SWEETIE PIE POPS This…
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Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe & Strawberry Vodka Shooters

Margaritas are America’s favorite cocktail. Tailor them for Valentine’s Day with a homemade Frozen Strawberry Margarita. > The history of strawberries. > February 27th is National Strawberry Day. > February 22nd is National Margarita Day.     RECIPE #1: FROZEN STRAWBERRY MARGARITA Ingredients For 4 Drinks 6 ounces tequila 2 ounces triple sec 8 ounces…
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