February 2011

Mardi Gras Traditions: King Cake

February 28, 2011 Dessert
Mardi Gras Traditions: King Cake

A Carnival favorite, the King Cake is a staple at every Mardi Gras celebration. A rich, brioche-like bread is twisted into a ring and smothered in a thick icing and topped with purple, green, and gold sprinkles. Traditionally a gold coin or plastic baby Jesus is hidden inside this sweet cake. The one who finds [...]

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My 5 Favorite Food Movies … with Recipes!

February 25, 2011 Dessert
My 5 Favorite Food Movies … with Recipes!

Yesterday I shared a list of delicious recipes that went along with this year’s 10 Best Picture nominees for the Academy Awards. After putting that list together, I kept thinking about my favorite movies where food was the star. Enjoying your favorite recipe while watching a flick has become a tradition in many households – [...]

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Oscar Party: Themed Eats

February 24, 2011 Dessert
Oscar Party: Themed Eats

It’s always fun to throw a themed party – whether it be Halloween, New Year’s Eve, or the Oscars. With the Academy Awards on Sunday, I thought it might be fun to theme the evening with recipes that coincide with the 10 Best Picture nominees. So without further adieu, the nominees are: The King’s Speech: [...]

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Oscar Night: 5 Recipes for an Award Winning Affair

February 23, 2011 Appetizer
Oscar Night: 5 Recipes for an Award Winning Affair

Hollywood award season has been in full swing for the past couple of weeks. We’ve seen stars walk down the Red Carpet in glamorous gowns at the Golden Globes, SAGs, and BAFTAs. Now it’s time for the mother of all shows, the Academy Awards. I like to think of the Oscars as the Super Bowl [...]

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40 Before 40: The Diet A-Team

February 22, 2011 Behind the Scenes
40 Before 40: The Diet A-Team

Taste of Home is sponsoring a company weight loss program based on our new cookbook, The Comfort Food Diet. I asked one of the participants, Associate Web Editor Heather Gergen, to share with us her journey to a healthier lifestyle. Our Comfort Food Diet leaders started a new weight-loss competition last week. Our large group [...]

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Presidential Favorites

February 21, 2011 Dessert
Presidential Favorites

Happy President’s Day, everyone! To celebrate the day, I did a little research on some of our president’s favorite foods. Check out the list below! George Washington: Colonial Fare Cherry Pie – Fresh Cherry Pie Fish – Crumb-Topped Baked Fish John F. Kennedy: True New England New England Clam Chowder – New England Clam Chowder [...]

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Sides for Soup

February 20, 2011 Salads
Sides for Soup

I love putting together big pots of soup. It’s a great way to use up leftover ingredients and keep away the biting winter chill. But depending on the soup, I sometimes find myself wanting just a little something extra – a side salad or sandwich, perhaps. A toasty grilled cheese is always a good standby [...]

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Cookie-Stuffed Cookies

February 19, 2011 Dessert
Cookie-Stuffed Cookies

Don’t these cookies look amazing? Two American classics, chocolate chip and Oreo cookies, brought together in one harmonizing recipe. I think we all owe Picky Palate a lot of gratitude for this brilliant idea. I am planning to bake a batch of these stuffed delights this weekend. I went to the store yesterday and stocked [...]

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Tempting Tiramisu

February 18, 2011 Dessert
Tempting Tiramisu

Tiramisu is making its way through the blogosphere. It seems as though everyone wants to indulge in one of Italy’s favorite desserts. The first time I ever tried tiramisu I was on a school-sponsored trip to Italy. It was our last night in Rome, and my fellow travelers and I were exhausted after our visit [...]

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Mardi Gras Jambalaya

February 17, 2011 Dessert
Mardi Gras Jambalaya

Mardi Gras is just a couple of weeks away, and I’m happy to say I’ve already caught the Louisiana fever. While I’ve never had the opportunity to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras, I have celebrated Fat Tuesday at Soulard in St. Louis. It may not be as big as the original, but I love [...]

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