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Fragrant, sweet tasting, creamy-smooth, mellow or intensely dark and rich, the sensory satisfaction of eating chocolate is one of life’s blissful ... more

Looking for ways to make your mom feel special? No matter how busy you are, we can help you plan a delicious celebration with lots of great food. more

Fruit is a naturally sweet way to get some very beneficial nutrients. Citrus fruits, berries and melons are great sources of vitamin C. Orange fru... more

Give your cake the finishing touch with homemade frosting and creative decorations. more

Easter time is family time. Generations come together to celebrate the renewal of life, so here are activities that the whole family can enjoy. Se... more

After the Easter egg hunt and Sunday service, everyone is famished. So an inviting Easter brunch buffet is a wonderful way to continue the Easter ... more

Don’t let the heat get to you when it comes to making candy from scratch. A thermometer makes it easy to control the process. more

During the Passover Seder, families retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt and explain the symbols of the Passover meal. Follow these tips for ... more

Whether you're planning a special dinner or festivities for family and friends, show your love this Valentine's Day. Here are some easy tips to ma... more

Three easy steps to set the mood. more

The fun doesn’t stop once sledding, skating and snowman-building are over. Pack goodies and hot cocoa to enjoy outside. more

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Tired of lemon, lime and orange? Substitute them with grapefruit. It’s a refreshing twist on citrus. more

Make Three Milk Cake – Pastel Tres Leches. more

A holiday cookie decorating party is a great way to share favorite recipes and discover new favorites. Invite plenty of friends, because the more ... more

In the Hanukkah story, the oil the latkes are fried in represent the lamp oil that kept the Second Temple of ancient Israel miraculously lit for days. more

Sending cookies and brownies to military stationed in the Middle East is a thoughtful way to share the goodness and love of a home-baked treat wit... more

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The tradition of apple bobbing originated among the Celts who played the game as part of their Halloween festivities. For the ancient Celts apples... more

Halloween comes only once a year, so why not go all out? Welcome your favorite ghouls and goblins with a terrifying table of spine-tingling delights. more

Little ghosts and goblins will shriek with delight playing these Halloween games. If the weather doesn't cooperate, you can take most of the fun i... more

Autumn means apples, and once you’ve had a really good, in-season apple, you’ll never go back to the mealy, mushy supermarket variety. Here are so... more

Many farmer's markets offer heirloom varieties that you can't find in grocery stores, so enjoy exploring and trying new kinds of produce. more

From your father to our founding fathers, here’s how to give three cheers to Dad and to the red, white and blue. more

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If you like your marshmallow well-done, briefly stick it into the flame until it catches fire. Let it burn only a few seconds, until the outside i... more

Serve watermelon very cold. To use in a salad, try scooping out the fruit with a melon baller. Use the remaining rind as a serving bowl. more

From your father to our founding fathers, here’s how to give three cheers to Dad and to the red, white and blue. more

Virtually anything can be sautéed, as long as it's reasonably thin and isn't too wet. Too much water will prevent the food from sautéing and cause... more

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