Category: Food Fun

RECIPE: Blueberry Pie With Purple Crust

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[1] and [2] Have some fun with your pie crusts (photo courtesy Dulce Delight). [3] You can make the crust in different colors (photo courtesy Balducci’s). [4] Vermont Creamery’s European-Style Butter has 86% butterfat, compared to 80% with most supermarket brands (photo courtesy Good Eggs).   We came across this purple crust on the website…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 12+ More Uses For Trail Mix

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August 31st is National Trail Mix Day, but we’re jumping the gun with today’s tip. Trail mix is a popular grab-and-go snack. Leave out the chocolate chips (substitute toffee chips or M&Ms), and it’s a great hot-weather grab-and-go. It’s also fun to make your own creative blend of ingredients. 12+ USES FOR EXTRA (LEFTOVER) TRAIL…
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FOOD FUN: Breakfast Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Time for breakfast: waffles, bacon and [frozen] yogurt (photo courtesy King Arthur Flour).   This idea comes from the savvy bakers at King Arthur Flour: Breakfast Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches (as if you needed an excuse to have ice cream for breakfast!). Cook some waffles and bacon, and sandwich with frozen yogurt instead of topping…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Jell-O Firecrackers, Red White & Blue Fruit Desserts

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Our mom made apple pie and brownies; but our favorite desserts for patriotic holiday weekends are red, white and blue. We present three recipes with photos, plus another 18 links below. Recipes #2 and #3 can be pulled together in just 10 minutes.     RECIPE #1: JELL-O FIRECRACKERS OR SHOTS To celebrate July 4th,…
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