October 2010

Weekend Project: Countdown to Thanksgiving

October 29, 2010 Thanksgiving
Weekend Project: Countdown to Thanksgiving

It’s coming. The big holiday season. Can you feel it? I can, and I’m excited! I’m excited for Thanksgiving, for Christmas. I’m excited for turkey and stuffing, for baking pies and cookies with my Mom. Ah yes. The holidays are upon us. But, with all of the love, cheer, and good food also comes stress. [...]

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Leftover Halloween Candy Ideas

October 29, 2010 Dessert
Leftover Halloween Candy Ideas

It’s Halloween weekend and I’m already starting to wonder what I’m going to do with all of the candy that is sitting it cute Halloweeny bowls around my apartment. I could commit Halloween blasphemy and pitch it. But who really wants to throw away Snicker bars? You know what I could do? I could make [...]

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Trick-or-Treat Traditions

October 28, 2010 Halloween Recipes
Trick-or-Treat Traditions

I absolutely love hearing stories about my fellow co-worker, Associate Web Editor Heather Gergen, and her kids. So when she was telling me about her Halloween traditions, I thought you might like to hear them too! Heather has so many great ideas for recipes and some easy tips for saving that Halloween candy. Take it [...]

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Devilishly Delicious Halloween Appetizers

October 27, 2010 Appetizer
Devilishly Delicious Halloween Appetizers

This weekend I’m planning on attending the Halloween festivities in Madison, WI. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the ways of Wisconsin, Halloween is kind of like our Mardi Gras. People come from all over the state to dress up in crazy costumes and join in on the Halloween fun. A couple of [...]

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Halloween Drinks

October 27, 2010 Beverages
Halloween Drinks

When it comes to Halloween, everyone focuses on the treats or main dishes. No one ever really thinks about the beverages. But you know what? There are so many fun things you can do for punches, cocktails, even hot chocolate! For example, you come home from a long night of trick-or-treating. You’re tired. You’re cold. [...]

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Small Plates : No Tricks – All Treats

October 25, 2010 Dessert
Small Plates : No Tricks – All Treats

Small Plate Mondays:  It’s Halloween week! I’m so excited for the variety of delicious treats and candy that are going to be on display. To kick off this fantastically ghoulish week, here’s a round up of some fun Halloween treats. Gingerbread Bagels – Candy Bark Bakerella – Halloween Cupcakes Williams-Sonoma – Halloween Cutout Sugar Cookies [...]

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Last Minute Halloween Treats

October 25, 2010 Dessert
Last Minute Halloween Treats

There have been many times when I’ve needed some last minute Halloween treats for a party. Pressed for time, I always end up in the checkout line with a box of orange and black cookies under my arm. But not this year! I’ve found 3 adorable treats that can be put together in less than [...]

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Fall Festival Favorites

October 22, 2010 Autumn
Fall Festival Favorites

This weekend there’s a pumpkin festival near my apartment. I’m looking forward to enjoying all of the bright fall colors, the laughter from the children in the pumpkin patch, and the delicious festival food. For those of you who won’t be able to enjoy a fall festival this weekend, I thought it might be fun [...]

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12 Tools for Baking

October 22, 2010 Kitchen Finds
12 Tools for Baking

With fall in full swing, and the holiday baking season quickly approaching, now would be a good time to make sure you’ve got those baking essentials. You don’t want to find yourself stranded when you’re in the thick of baking! I did some online digging, had some in-depth discussions with some of Taste of Home’s [...]

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The Best Fall Cakes

October 21, 2010 Autumn
The Best Fall Cakes

Sure, fall is great for spicy loaves of pumpkin bread, pretty apple cupcakes, and flaky pecan pies. But, did you know it’s also the perfect season for cake? Well, let’s be honest. When isn’t it the perfect time for cake? With so many cozy flavors to choose from, cakes seem to have been made for [...]

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