VALENTINE: Rice Krispie Treats Pops

Rice Krispie Treats on a stick for your Valentine. Photo courtesy Bella Baker.   Thanks to BellaBaker.com for these fun Valentine Rice Krispie treats. Just grab your heart-shake cookie cutter, some red-striped straws and a box of Rice Krispies. They’re sweet and sticky and oh so satisfying, and in the shape of a heart and…
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FOOD FUN: Valentine Pizza

You can use a giant heart-shape cookie pan, pressing into the dough like a cookie cutter, to cut a heart-shaped crust (which also works for anniversaries, bridal showers, birthdays, Mother’s Day and other festivities). Or you can freehand it. Use your Valentine’s favorite toppings or stick to a red theme: RED VEGETABLES Cherry tomatoes, halved…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: The History Of Chopsticks For National Chopsticks Day

January 6th is National Chopsticks Day, a reason to enjoy an Asian meal or two. We’re making homemade dumplings with this easy video recipe. As we contemplate the history of chopsticks, the eating utensil of choice in Asia, let’s compare them to the history of the forks, knives, and spoons used at tables in the…
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RECIPE: Chocolate Caramel Turtle Brownies

In this month’s issue of Ladies’ Home Journal, one reader shares how her “Man-Catcher Brownies” have captured the hearts of more than a few admirers. This caramel, chocolate and nut-filled dessert is reportedly so good, it’s prompted at least two proposals. Feminists that we are, we’re calling this brownie by its historic name: Chocolate Turtle…
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RECIPE: Beet Mashed Potatoes

Beets and mashed potatoes are a delicious side with any protein, and a perfect color for Valentine’s Day. At any time of year, this lavish mash recipe is sure to impress. It’s easy to prepare when you use packaged baby beets, typically found shrink-wrapped in the produce department. This recipe is courtesy Love Beets. Find…
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