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[1] A mandoline makes beautiful, ultra-thin, even slices (photo courtesy Microplane). [2] Slicing perfectly even julienne carrot strips (photo courtesy Kitchen Expert). If you don’t have a mandoline slicer, it’s time to think seriously about getting one. A mandoline (man-doe-LEEN) is a kitchen utensil that makes thin, even slices, from juliennes to crinkle-cuts and…
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What’s in store at the Festival? Perhapssome chocolate cappuccino cups. Photo courtesy Oregon Chocolate Festival If you need a weekend getaway, and if chocolate combined with the great outdoors rings a bell, consider the Oregon Chocolate Festival. The 7th annual Oregon Chocolate Festival will be held this weekend, March 4th through 6th. It will…
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Our vote goes to these bacon-and-eggsjelly bean cupcakes by Eileen E. Photocourtesy Jelly Belly. Are you ready for The $10,000 Jelly Belly Cupcake Challenge? The challenge is to create the “world’s most creative cupcake,” using Jelly Belly jelly beans as the decoration. The winner will receive a check for $10,000, so it’s worth a…
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February 22nd is National Margarita Day, which ties with the Martini for the most popular cocktail in the U.S. We get lots of story pitches from public relations firms. Their job is to get coverage for their clients’ products. Brands of spirits are always at the ready with cocktails for every celebration: New Year’s, Super…
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[1] Add dried cherries to your favorite brownie recipe, like this recipe from Frugal Foodie Mama (photo © Frugal Foodie Mama). [2] Already have baked brownies? Press soaked dried cherries into the top or whip up a light film of icing to hold the cherries (photo © Alison’s Gourmet). The legend of George Washington…
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