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[20 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

Whether you are hosting a party or just sitting in for the night this cheesy dip is sure to please.

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[15 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

Whether you need a quick snack to send with your child for their classroom’s St. Patrick’s Day Party, or you just want a holiday snack for home Irish Potato Candy fits the bill. This holiday classic is easy to make and everybody loves it!
What you need:
Half a stick of butter
4 Oz  cream cheese
1 Tsp vanilla extract
16 Oz box of confectioners sugar
2 1/2 cups coconut flakes
Cinnamon
To begin making your Irish Potato Candy you will soften the entire half stick of butter and package of cream cheese. You can do this in the microwave. You do not want …

Food, Recipes »

[22 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

If you are having a dinner party and have the time to plan for a delicious dessert that takes very little effort but requires a long cook time, this is the dessert for you.  The slow cooked berry cobbler allows you to make use of that slow cooker you got as a wedding present and haven’t yet had an opportunity to use.  The recipe is slightly modified from the one originally promoted by Paula Deen.
Ingredients
Filling:

1 (10-ounce) bag frozen strawberries
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen blueberries
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen raspberries
1/3 to 2/3 cup …

Food, Restaurant Reviews »

[21 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

This cozy restaurant located inside the upscale Playa Vista community near Loyola Marymount University is home to acceptable but not fantastic food in a location that is dressed in earth toned decor and natural touches. The owners of popular restaurants “Toast” and “Lulu’s Cafe” opened Piknic and it provides a decent watering hole for some quick after work cocktails as well as a comfortable and well located spot for a working lunch for those young professionals located in any LAX/Culver City adjacent areas. The restaurant has a smoothie and pastry …

Restaurant Reviews »

[12 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Absolutely wonderful. Bashan is a perfect restaurant for those special romantic dates in your life. Wedding anniversaries, a proposal or even an “I’m sorry” dinner are appropriate events for this restaurant. Bashan Restaurant is run by a husband and wife combo. The husband is the cook (he used to be the cook at Providence restaurant in Los Angeles) and his darling wife serves to greet the guests and run the restaurant floor. If you are in the Montrose, California area (10 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles) head over to …

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[6 Feb 2009 | One Comment | ]

Light, chocolaty, delicious… This cake is one of the most delightful ways to end a gourmet meal. Make it for a nice dinner party, a birthday celebration, or a special dining occassion. A+ dessert!

Food, Tips »

[6 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Some people are natural chefs, while others need to learn the tricks of the trade. Here are our sweet seven helpful cooking tips for any chef:
1. Chilled Onions Avoid Tears: Chill an onion in the refrigerator before cutting to avoid crying when cutting.
2. Corn Starch Thickens Sauces: If soups or sauces are runny while cooking, add corn starch or flour to the pot. It is crucial you mix the corn starch or flour with water first so its dissolved before putting in the pot. If you don’t do that, you …

Appliances, Food »

[6 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Easy over? Easy Medium? Sunny Side Up? However you like your fried eggs, we have all had an instance where the egg spreads to the width of the pan…not providing room for other eggs or sausage. Say no more. Egg Fry Rings help with that mess. Only $15 for a set of four 3” diameter rings. Get them at William Sonoma.

Appliances, Food »

[4 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

 
Most whisks are hard to clean due to their rounded wired end.  No more rounded end. We have found the best whisk as it is easy to clean due to its weighted beads whipping force end.  And another great benefit: it can reach many crevices of pots, bowls, and pans.  Check out the Stainless Steel Ball Tip Whisk, available at William Sonoma. 

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[3 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Want a latte at home but don’t have the equipment? Don’t have time to run to Starbucks before work? The milk frother will make your mornings brighter. Simply heat up some milk in a mug, then put the portable frother in the mug and turn it on to watch your milk foam. Pour your coffee in and there you go! Don’t have a coffee maker? Use a coffee press. They are so easy and inexpensive. Simply put your ground coffee or espresso in …

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