ACADEMY AWARDS RECIPE: Oscar Statue Cookies

You’ve got plenty of time between now and Sunday night to bake a batch of these impressive Oscar statuette cookies, developed by Lauryn Cohen of BellaBaker.com. You don’t even have to buy an Academy Award-shaped cookie cutter: Here’s a free downloadable Oscar cookie template and circle for the statuette base.. The recipe makes approximately two…
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PRODUCT: Cake Boss Cakes, At A Store Near You

From left to right: It’s My Party, Oh My Ganache! and Va Va Velvet. Photo courtesy Dawn Foods.   Fans of Buddy Valastro, TLC Channel’s Cake Boss, don’t have to pilgrimage to Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey for a cake. Buddy has struck a deal to deliver cakes to stores nationwide, beginning with six…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Last Minute Cupcake Ideas

A tiny heart turns a simple cupcake into a Valentine celebration. Photo courtesy BellaBaker.com.   Just one little candy heart turns seemingly plain cupcakes into a perfect Valentine’s Day treat. The flower design was added inspiration, but we actually prefer the minimalist approach—heart only—for its elegant simplicity. Head to the bakery and buy some cupcakes.…
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RECIPE: Strawberry Surprise Valentine Cupcakes

Photo courtesy BellaBaker.com.   “I absolutely love surprises,” says Lauryn Cohen of BellaBaker.com. “Imagine a cupcake surprise…biting into an already delicious cupcake and finding a second delicious surprise inside.” So she created Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes, a lovely treat for Valentine’s Day. The cake is tender and light and gets its strawberry flavor puréed fresh strawberries…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Danny Macaroons

Danny’s Macaroons update the classic coconut macaroon to 21st century flavors. Photo courtesy Danny Macaroons.   We grew up loving Mounds and Almond Joy candy bars, but as our palate for better chocolate grew, we switched to chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons made by artisan bakers. Ah, sweet addiction! A brief history of macaroons: Coconut macaroons exist…
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