FOOD FUN: Macarons On A Stick & 10 More Foods-On-A-Stick

The original macarons date to 15th-century Italy (see the history of macarons). The modern version evolved at the beginning of the 20th century, when Pierre Desfontaines Ladurée had the idea to join two meringues and fill them with ganache. The fillings evolved to include buttercream or jam, and there is now a seemingly limitless array…
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PRODUCT: Isabella’s Cookie Company

Jennifer Palmer began baking as a young girl and “always thrived on the happiness brought to others by my cookies.” What a lovely thought! Turning avocation into career, in 2001 she founded Isabella’s Cookie Company, so that everyone could enjoy her fresh baked, all natural cookie creations. The company is based in Redondo Beach, California,…
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PRODUCT: Pillsbury Summer Flavors

Pillsbury recently sent us two new mixes: Orangesicle Premium Cake Mix and Key Lime Premium Cookie Mix, both with matching frostings. The jury is in: We love the Orangesicle cake and frosting. The flavor profile presents both the vibrant orange and the vanilla counterpoint of a Creamsicle® (which is a trademarked brand of Unilever—here’s the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: More Red, White & Blue Food

A healthful dessert or snack for Independence Day Weekend: You can’t go wrong with Red, White & Blue Fruit Salad. This fanciful fruit dessert was created by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. RECIPE: RED, WHITE & BLUE FRUIT SALAD Ingredients For 4 Servings 4 cups watermelon balls 2 cups fresh blueberries 4 dollops prepared whipped…
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RECIPE: July 4th Layer Cake

A patriotic layer cake. Photo courtesy Harry & David.   You can buy this delicious Red, White and Blueberry Cake from Harry & David ($49.95 plus shipping). Or you can make your own. First, Harry & David’s cake: Made in the company’s bakery, three layers of fluffy vanilla cake are separated by strawberry and blueberry…
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