Happy Thanksgiving
Posted on Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving readers to you and your family. I’m a big fan of sweet treats, so I’d love to know what dessert you served this Thanksgiving.
I will have sweet potato pie and Tollhouse Chocolate Chip [...]
I Just Learned…Egg Washes for Pies
Posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Homemade pies are a popular dessert for the holidays and adding an egg wash can create the finishing touch that visually ‘wows’ your family. Your final results depend on the part of the egg you [...]
continue readingI Just Learned…Don’t Let Pie Crust Burn
Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Wow…so it seems that I’ve been protecting my pie crusts in the most tedious, time-consuming (and not always successful way). I used to cut small strips of aluminum foil and arrange them around the pie [...]
continue readingMarshmallow Topping for Pumpkin Pie
Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Does this work?
Just read that when making pumpkin pie, you can add marshmallows on the bottom and then add filling.
The marshmallows are supposed to rise to form a topping. Sounds like something I would like [...]
Dove Peppermint Bark Promises
Posted on Saturday, November 19th, 2011
Dove Peppermint Bark Promises consist of crunchy peppermint that covers a layer of dark chocolate. Allow the creamy combination to melt in your mouth and I guarantee a smile will stretch across your face. Perfect [...]
continue readingI Went to the NYC Chocolate Show
Posted on Monday, November 14th, 2011
Yesterday, I drove (rode) to New York City on a 4-hour trip to attend the 2011 Chocolate Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion. I won 2 tickets to the show from My Adventures in Mommyland blog [...]
continue readingStarbucks Holiday Drinks – Buy 1, Get 1 Free
Posted on Monday, November 14th, 2011
Save your trip to Starbucks for between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. from November 17 to 20 so you can take advantage of their Buy One Holiday Drink, Get One Free.
Yum…that’s two Caramel Brulee Lattes, [...]
Klondike Ice Cream Sandwich – What the Fudge? Brownie
Posted on Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Splurge alert! I normally don’t purchase full-fat frozen treats, but could not resist the Klondike What the Fudge? Brownie sandwiches. At least the middle is filled with light vanilla ice cream. Ignore the weird name [...]
continue readingFun da Middles – Chocolate with Vanilla Filling
Posted on Monday, October 31st, 2011
I tried and tried to win a Betty Crocker Fun da Middles giveaway, but was unsuccessful, so I gave in and bought my own box (with a really nice coupon, of course…that I doubled at [...]
continue readingKeebler Mint Creme Middles – Chocolate Graham
Posted on Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Walmart has come up with this evil tactic to position new, splurgy products in a special display that usually includes the latest baking mixes, granola bars, and cookies. I could not pass up the Keebler [...]
continue readingEdy’s Slow Churned Limited Editions – Pumpkin & Peppermint
Posted on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Since the limited edition summer flavors of Edy’s Slow Churned ice cream have come and gone (bye Coconut Pineapple and Black Raspberry), it’s time to branch out and sample the fall/winter holiday creations. I’ve seen [...]
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