Category: Tip Of The Day

TIP OF THE DAY: Ice Cream Cupcakes

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Create a fun and easy party dessert, a variation on the ice cream cupcake. All you need are cupcake liners, a muffin tin, chocolate wafer cookies, a quart of your favorite ice cream (we like a pint each of chocolate chip or mint chocolate chip, but any flavor is delicious) plus the chocolate whipped cream…
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Sifted Flour Tip For World Flour Day

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Baking up a storm? Pay close attention to the flour specifications. Here’s a sifted flour tip: It’s important to note that in a recipe, “sifted flour” is not the same as “flour, sifted.” In the first instance, you sift the flour, then measure out what you need. In the second, you measure out what you…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Substitution For Cheesecloth

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As the name implies, cheesecloth is a fabric used in cheese production. Layers of cheesecloth are used to wrap cheeses like Cheddar: The small holes in the cloth allow the cheese to breathe without drying out. Cheesecloth is also used to press and drain the curds of soft cheeses. While you may not be in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Unwind With A Relaxation Drink

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Is the holiday rush getting to you? Unwind with a relaxation drink. For the past two years, relaxation drinks—lightly carbonated soft drinks with relaxation agents such as the amino acid L-theanine, melatonin, and valerian root—are the new growth area in the beverage category. Low in sugar and caffeine-free, the “family-friendly” drinks are calming, while increasing…
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