RECIPE: Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies From Quaker Oats

[1] Quaker’s most popular recipe is for its Vanishing Oatmeal Cookies (photos #1, #2, and #3 © Quaker Oats). [2] What great-great grandmother would have purchased. [3] Today’s canister reminds us that oatmeal is a heart-healthy food. [4] Milled oats, ready for oatmeal and baking (photo © Kelly Cline | iStock Photo).   National Oatmeal…
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HOLIDAY: National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day

November 19th is National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day. There aren’t any national brands of coffee soda, but if you head to your supermarket, you may be able to find some regional brands. There are seven foods that contain natural caffeine, all of which are made into beverages. Can you name them? The first one…
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Bananas Foster Recipe: Use It As A Topping & Garnish

As a lover of both chocolate cake and Bananas Foster, we were inspired by the creative use of Bananas Foster at Davio’s Italian Steakhouse in Boston (see photo). It’s traditionally used to top ice cream. It’s a most delicious addition. At Davio’s, a slice of flourless chocolate cake is topped with a slice of caramelized…
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