PRODUCT: Chocolate Covered Beer Berries

What the heck are beer berries, one might logically ask. Better yet, what are chocolate-covered beer berries? Invented by Moonstruck Chocolate of Portland, Oregon, this innovative treat starts with German roasted malted wheat berries, which are typically used in the brewing process to make dark beers like Guinness and other stouts. Moonstruck tumbles the wheat…
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PRODUCT: Freakin’ Awesome Snack Mix

The fun name made this product a hit. Photo courtesy The Festive kitchen.   Recently, we were asked if we’d like to try a snack mix called It’s Freakin’ Awesome. How could we resist? It was developed by a Dallas-area caterer, and became a big hit locally. A bag arrived: a mix of sweet and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Five Minute Stackable Appetizer Maker

Some gadgets are a snore. Others really make a difference. In the latter camp is the Five Minute Stackable Appetizer Maker. The device enables you to create bite size, multi-layered gourmet appetizers using everyday ingredients. Yes, even peanut butter and jelly or egg salad seems “gourmet” when made in this format! The manufacturer claims that…
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GADGET: Customizable Cookie Stamp

Thanks to Hannah Kaminsky for tipping us off to this great cookie stamp. Whether for the experienced baker who’s looking for something new, or the newbie who wants to surprise friends, this little gadget rocks! Interchangeable letters, numbers, and symbols offer endless possibilities for personalized messages that you create within the frame of the stamp.…
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PRODUCT: Zwilling Aurora ~ Dreamy New Cookware

If you appreciate great cookware, you may wish to treat yourself to a set for Christmas; specifically, the new Aurora cookware from Zwilling J.A. Henckels. This is sexy cookware for a serious cook. First, the looks: a gleaming satin finish 18/10 magnetic stainless steel exterior, mirror finished, with gently curved sides. But more important is…
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