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August 8, 2009 at 7:00 am
· Filed under Cookies-Cake-Pastry, Giftable
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With 15 different cake and filling
combinations to choose from, it’s impossible
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The whoopie pie, actually a sandwich cookie, is attributed to an unknown Pennsylvania Amish woman, who first conceived of sandwiching two round, mound-shaped pieces of chocolate cake with vanilla frosting. As the story is variously told, the Amish housewives would bake these treats and put them in their farmer husbands’ (or children’s) lunch boxes. When the lucky recipients would discover what was for dessert, they would shout “whoopie!”
The ubiquitous whoopie pie has been transformed into something exciting by WannaHavaCookie. In 15 delicious flavor combinations, there’s another benefit: smaller size. You can enjoy a few bites of whoopie pie more often, without the guilt. They’re also great for gifts and party favors.
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August 8, 2009 at 6:59 am
· Filed under Desserts, Tip Of The Day
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Instead of making an ice cream cake, try ice cream cupcakes—they’re even more fun! Use a cake mix and muffin pans to get a larger cupcake bottom. After baking and cooling, put the cupcakes in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm, before topping with ice cream. If your quart of ice cream is hard, soften in the microwave for 20 seconds and stir with a large spoon to get a malleable consistency. Put a scoop atop each cupcake and work with a spatula to achieve a frosting effect. (It’s good to have two people working here if you need to make a lot.) Top with a strawberry, raspberry, chocolate wafer, nonpareil, Junior Mint, halved mini PB cup or other tasty garnish. Freeze or serve immediately.
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August 7, 2009 at 7:00 am
· Filed under Cocktails & Spirits, Recipes
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| The last time we were in Aspen, Colorado having drinks at the historic Hotel Jerome, we had vodka on the rocks. There was no BLT Cocktail. We’d be desperately trying to schedule a trip back for a sip of this drink, except that mixologist Brent Jones shared his recipe with us.
The unique cocktail, which is causing quite a buzz in Aspen, is created with bacon fat-washed vodka, freshly juiced organic tomatoes and a foamed lettuce topping. Brent creates the components from scratch. This one takes a bit of time, but none of the steps is difficult. Your friends will be dazzled.
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Inspired by the BLT, this cocktail uses bacon-infused vodka, tomato juice and foamed lettuce to replicate
the flavor of the classic sandwich. |
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