me • hobbies & me time • recipes • food
by Brandi on January 11th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
One of my all time favorite sweet treats during the winter is hot chocolate. Don’t get me wrong, I do still love my coffee and hot tea but, nothing beats a nice creamy hot chocolate… in the evenings.
Over the years I have tried so many hot chocolates—in packets,
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mom • meal time • recipes • food
by momitforward on December 23rd, 2011 | 5 Comments »
In this five-part Christmas dinner series, we’ve enjoyed delicious Goat Cheese Pops With Pecans, Herbs, and Bacon for our appetizer and Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Goat Cheese and Fresh Sage along traditional Prime Rib… for our side and main dishes. But no meal would be complete without a sweet treat.
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mom • parenting • parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 21st, 2011 | 4 Comments »
About a month ago, we sent out a survey to our readers and online community. Not surprising to us, they wanted more craft and food… posts. And for a good reason. Whether you craft or spend any time at all in the kitchen, DIY pics and food photos are eye
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my world • raising giving children • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 20th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Chocolate. Christmas. Community. Children. All of these things are what I love about the holiday season. So, what could be more perfect than combining all four—kids activities, including homemade gift ideas for the neighbors made of chocolate?
Last night, my kids and I were in an edible arts and crafts…
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#gno information!
by Jen Tilley on December 8th, 2011 | 21 Comments »
…When it comes to the holidays, people find themselves spending more time in the kitchen preparing all sorts of baked holiday goods. While we love baking and spending time in the kitchen, we can also appreciate a few time-saving tips, especially during the busy holiday season.
Mark your calendar for
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giveaways!
by Jen Tilley on December 8th, 2011 | 384 Comments »
Are you getting your holiday cooking and baking plans in order? With so many baking recipes filling your holiday menu plans, the recipes can seem overwhelming and confusing. But don’t worry, Hershey’s is here to help! Hershey’s Cookie Headquarters …is the ultimate one-stop destination for holiday bakers.
The site will
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mom • meal time
by Jen Tilley on December 24th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
When it comes to the holidays in my house, this season would not feel complete without pulling batches of warm cookies and mini cheery cheesecakes… out of the oven. As soon as the chilly weather sets in and the holiday décor fills the house, the baker inside of me jumps
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me • arts & entertainment
by Holly Hanks on December 24th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
A few years ago I made biscotti for the first time. For whatever reason, it wasn’t something I thought about making myself before. In fact, it wasn’t even a favorite treat of mine. The versions in various bakeries and stores were so ho-hum, dry, flavorless and generally just a disappointment…
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 11th, 2010 | 331 Comments »
What better a topic for Tuesday’s #gno Twitter party than chocolate, especially since it falls two days after Valentine’s Day. Mmmmm!
And, to help you get in the mood to talk about cooking with chocolate, Scharffen Berger is offering this delicious giveaway.
Prizes…
Three winners will receive a Scarffen Berger
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 10th, 2010 | 7 Comments »
…Chocolate. One word that elicits so many emotions. It’s soothing. It’s addictive. Above all, it’s yummilicious! Now couple cooking with chocolate and tell me if you don’t start feeling immediate mouth-watering anticipation and excitement. You could have been full one second ago, but now you’re starving for that sweet treat.
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