Dean’s Sweets For Your Valentine (Or For Yourself!)

[1] Four tiers of truffles, caramels, and buttercreams in a keepsake box (all photos © Dean’s Sweets). [2] Conversation hearts in fine chocolate. [3] Homemade marshmallow hearts. [4] One of the seasonal flavors of truffles: maple.   There are more than a few reasons to visit Portland, Maine: the Old Port waterfront, the Western Promenade…
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A Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cornucopia From Reese’s

[1] For starters: ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, and cones (all photos © Reese’s| Hershey’s). [2] If you can’t find the ice cream in your local store, you can make your own with this easy recipe from Recipe Girl (photos #3 and #4 © Recipe Girl). [3] What’s the best garnish for peanut butter cup…
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Make This Strawberry Milk Recipe For National Milk Day

January 11th is National Milk Day. You could toast with: A glass of cold or hot milk Chocolate milk Coffee milk Strawberry milk   We chose strawberry milk. Instead of a corn syrup-based strawberry flavoring, you can: Purée fresh or frozen strawberries, and sweeten to taste. Purée some strawberry preserves with a bit of water…
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