FOOD FUN: Gold Decorated Easter Eggs

Can’t decide how to decorate your Easter eggs? Check out this gorgeous array of 16 ideas collected by BehindTheCookie.com. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This website is not functioning as of March 2022) We like these gold foil-accented eggs, but we’re creating a craft contest for our Easter guests—before the meal begins—from the Humpty Dumpty idea. Don’t tell…
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FOOD FUN: Peeps Cocktail

A Peeps cocktail for Easter. Photo courtesy XBar | Hyatt Regency | Los Angeles.   This idea came to us from X Bar at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Los Angeles. They use a Pink Lady cocktail, but you can use other pink cocktail recipes, including two different pink Martinis. The first step is to…
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RECIPE: Modern Black Forest Cake

National Black Forest Cake Day is March 28th, but we’re far from cherry season in the U.S. While you may still be able to find some fresh cherries, shipped from some far-away orchard overseas, consider this modern approach to Black Forest Cake by one of our favorite bloggers, Vicky of Stasty.com. It includes a garnish…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ways To Use Fresh Spring Peas

Lovers of green peas (also called English peas and garden peas), you’re in for a treat. Spring is the season. It’s time to serve sides of fresh-steamed green peas and make some delicious fresh pea soup. But what else should you be doing with these bright green jewels? Their sweet flavor and bright color can…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Ways To Use Spinach National Spinach Day

March 26th is National Spinach Day. Popeye may have enjoyed his spinach straight from the can, but for today, we can come up with 20 better suggestions.     BREAKFAST Spinach omelet or fritatta (recipe) Eggs Benedict With Spinach (recipe)   DIPS & SPREADS Green Mayonnaise (Julia Child’s recipe) Spinach Dip With Walnuts (recipe) Spinach…
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