Gobble-Gobble, Turkey Cupcakes!

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Gobble-Gobble, Turkey Cupcakes!
Here's a sweet treat the kids will definitely gobble-gobble up! It’s almost turkey time again! These easy turkey cupcakes are a great way to sweetly celebrate the season—and they are the perfect treats to get the little ones involved in the kitchen fun. The ingredients are simple. For each cupcake you’ll need: 1 plain chocolate cupcake & chocolate frosting 1 Double Stuff Oreo cookie 6 candy corns 1 large malt ball... Read More

How to Cook Mushrooms

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How to Cook Mushrooms
Whether you sauté them, stuff them or bake them, you're in for a treat. Here's how to cook mushrooms and find out which ones you’ll love best. Introducing: The Fungus of Flavor! Until 20 years ago, whenever people heard the word "mushroom," they thought only of the small white mushrooms packaged in the supermarket produce section. Then TV chefs started showing us how to buy cremini mushrooms—very much like white mushrooms except they have... Read More

Top 10 Thanksgiving Kids Table Treats

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Top 10 Thanksgiving Kids Table Treats
Make your Thanksgiving kids table go from snooze to cool with these ten awesome treats that your younger guests will love. Thanksgiving pie is definitely a tradition that should not be lost, but why not give the desserts at the kids table a turkey day makeover? These 10 treats are not only yummy for the little ones, they'll definitely bring some holiday delight. [collection name= "thanksgiving-treats-for-kids"] 1. Thanksgiving Turkey Cup... Read More

Hosting an Orphan Thanksgiving

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Hosting an Orphan Thanksgiving
Do you have friends who are miles away from home over the holidays? Thankfully there’s a way you can help make them feel a little less lonely. An Orphan Thanksgiving is when someone hosts a special Thanksgiving at their home and invites friends (who don’t have anywhere to go) over to join in the festivities of giving thanks and eating a lot of turkey! Often times, there will be several people that don’t know each other at an Orphan Thanksg... Read More

Holiday Chex Mix Snack Shooters

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Holiday Chex Mix Snack Shooters
Here’s the scene at my house on Thanksgiving. We’re waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven.  And waiting.  And waiting. The lovely little phyllo hors d’eouvres, set out an hour or two prior, are looking a touch wilted, as is the cheese plate, which has been winnowed down to a sad, rather rind-y sliver of brie and a few grapes. The game is on, kids are running around, and more snacks are clearly needed. Enter, Chex Mix Snack Shoot... Read More
Livin’ La Vida Loca! Tapas-Style Sauteed Mushroom Appetizers
Remember when we were vacationing together in Spain last month? And we were at that crazy cool tapas restaurant? And everyone was knee-deep in sangria and spoon-feeding each other everything from succulent bites of olives and mushrooms to questionable chunks of fried and stuffed something or others? Remember how much fun we had?! REMEMBER? Oh, that was just in my head? Oh. Embarrassing. Well, I have an idea. Let's make some tapas... Read More

Happy Feet Penguin Appetizers

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Happy Feet Penguin Appetizers
The Happy Feet Two movie is coming Friday, November 18th! Why not celebrate by whipping up some super-cute penguin appetizers before you head out to the show? Both delicious and easy to make, this Penguin Appetizer Recipe brings the best out of three simple ingredients: olives, carrots, and cream cheese. So, host a movie party and serve these to guests before you venture to the show! Here is a step-by-step tutorial for making these cuties:... Read More

Welcome to the Party, Eden!

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Welcome to the Party, Eden!
Party rock is in the house today with our new blogger, sugarandcharm! What can we say about Eden Passante? She loves design, simple things, baking, cocktails...and a good party! So, how can we not love her? After starting her blog, sugarandcharm, her amazing party ideas, yummy deserts and "save-the-day" hosting tips have been featured all over the web; including Simply the Sweet Life and Littlies. We're very excited to have Eden joining us an... Read More
“Easy as Pie” Cranberry Cobblers in a Jar
Let's face it. "Easy as pie" is one of those sayings that everyone uses but few people actually believe. Most people, when tasked with making an honest-to-goodness fruit pie, hem and haw before saying that a pie is beyond them. Nonsense.  I mean that too - even though I’m a bit of a pie novice myself.  When I “pie”, I worry about the bottom crust getting soggy and leaden with fruit juices.  And frankly, I also worry about the crust i... Read More

How to Bake Cookies

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How to Bake Cookies
Tired of your cookies coming out too crispy, undercooked, or unpredictable? Try some of these tips! If there is one food that can calm the kids, mend fights with friends, or brighten someone's bad day, its got to be the cookie. In fact, you could argue that cookies might just be the recipe for world peace. However, if you're a budding baker, you might find that a cookie recipe is more likely to start a war than end one. That's why we've got a fe... Read More