TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Halloween Brownie Gifts

Harvest Pumpkin is like a pumpkin pie crossed with a blondie. Photo courtesy Sugardaddy’s.   Last week we presented our favorite Halloween candy. This week, it’s Halloween brownies. They’re not decorated with ghosts or tombstones, and only one brownie—Pumpkin Harvest Blondie—has a related Halloween theme. But all 15 flavors of these delectable round brownies and…
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Start A Tradition With A Halloween Gingerbread House Kit & Gingerbread House History

Gingerbread houses have long been a popular Christmas tradition. But they may be more appropriate for Halloween. After all, they were inspired by the gingerbread house belonging to the wicked witch done in by Hansel and Gretel. Witches = Halloween.     THE HISTORY OF THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE At the end of the 11th century,…
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EVENT: Project Runway Designers & The Pillsbury Bake-Off

Finalists in the Pillsbury Bake-Off apron competition. Photo by Diane Bondareff | AP Images.   The 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off has announced the 100 finalists who will compete for the $1 million grand prize in March 2012. You can check out the finalist recipes at Bakeoff.com. The winning bakers will be wearing winning aprons as well.…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: T’ART Baking Mix, Not A Tart But Just As Delicious

Our Top Pick Of The Week is a baking mix called T’ART, because the creator makes it in a tart pan. But this lovely mix actually bakes up into a rustic cake that’s a cross between a loaf cake and a big, sweet muffin. You customize the recipe by adding your favorite fresh fruits. The…
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COOKING VIDEO: Make A Luscious Yet Simple Lemon Tart Recipe

  How does one pick a favorite pie or tart when one loves them all? Given a choice—facing a restaurant dessert menu or a bakery display case, for example—we almost always pick the lemon tart. A buttery crust filled with a creamy, refreshing lemon filling, it’s hard to come across one that isn’t a delight.…
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