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Recipes: The Very Best of Zucchini

July 27, 2011 Appetizer
Recipes: The Very Best of Zucchini

Zucchini are one of those versatile wonders. With their dark, green skin and oblong shape, this squash grows in abundance during the warm, summer months. Whether it’s pickled, fried, baked or mashed, they enhance just about any seasonal recipe. When visiting the markets, be sure to choose zucchini that are firm, shiny, and have a [...]

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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream In a Bag

July 26, 2011 Dessert
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream In a Bag

Goodness, this heat is oppressive. My apartment feels like a giant oven. The house plants have wilted under the heat, and my bananas sprout brown spots faster than you can say H-O-T. I’ve exhausted the ice-pop aisle at the grocery store, and run out of ice cube holders to make my own. It’s time to [...]

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Small Plate: Candy Desserts

July 25, 2011 Dessert
Small Plate: Candy Desserts

We all love a good piece of candy to sweeten up our day – morsels of M&M’s, chunks of Snickers, pieces of Twix.  Lately, food bloggers have been transforming these classic candy bars into rather decadent desserts. From creamy cheesecake to gooey pies, these desserts are pure summer fun. The Foodie and the Family: Peanut [...]

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Small Plate: Harry Potter Friday

July 15, 2011 Dessert
Small Plate: Harry Potter Friday

Today marks the end of an era. The final installment of the Harry Potter movie franchise comes to an end with the opening of the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. I grew up reading the Harry Potter books, and I’m proud to say the world of witches and wizards, dragons [...]

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Happy Bastille Day!

July 14, 2011 Dessert
Happy Bastille Day!

Happy Bastille Day, everyone! Today the French, and those who love all things French, celebrate the historic storming of the Bastille, leading to the French Revolution. Every year the city of Milwaukee celebrates with a colorful festival. Vendors line the streets serving creamy artisan cheeses, crisp French wines, and heavenly crepes.  Local musicians cover Edith [...]

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Summer Flavors: Key Lime

July 14, 2011 Dessert
Summer Flavors: Key Lime

I have an addiction. Ever since I had a slice of Key Lime pie a couple of weeks ago, I can’t seem to get enough. I’ve already eaten my way through 2 pies and roughly 5 containers of key lime-flavored yogurts.  I just love that tangy, summery flavor mixed in with the subtle, sugary crunch [...]

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Small Plate: Peach Perfect

July 12, 2011 Dessert
Small Plate: Peach Perfect

Here we are, the thick of summer. Markets are bursting with fresh produce, lemonade stands are on every corner, and children giggle and scream as they splash each other in the public pools. This is the life. Happy and flavorful. While many are celebrating these perfect days with scoops of ice cream and road trips, [...]

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Grilling Tips for the Perfect 4th of July Barbecue from QVC’s In The Kitchen With David

June 30, 2011 Dessert
Grilling Tips for the Perfect 4th of July Barbecue from QVC’s In The Kitchen With David

QVC personality and food lover David Venable shares with us his tips for grilling up the perfect 4th of July barbecue. David was featured in the Close to Home section of the April/May issue of Taste of Home. Hello, foodies… The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. And, it’s also the perfect [...]

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Small Plate: 4th Of July Desserts

June 27, 2011 Dessert
Small Plate: 4th Of July Desserts

The 4th of July marks the height of summer. Friends and families gather together for fireworks, laughter, and really good food – a vision of classic Americana. While burgers, brats, and hot dogs are classic 4th of July fare, these sweet treats from a few of our favorite bloggers, are sure to become the center [...]

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Recipe: Razzy Jazzy Berry Tarts

June 23, 2011 Dessert
Recipe: Razzy Jazzy Berry Tarts

Pies are so hot right now. They’re everywhere. In bakeries, on the blogs, in the news – it’s all about pies, pies, pies. And these flaky delights aren’t your typical pie, either. They’re showing up on sticks. They’re showing up bite-size. They’re even making an appearance in jars. Pies are the new cupcake – and [...]

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