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Frozen Bananas


Posted by Elena Rosemond on Kids Cuisine

When my father recounts the hardest part of being a father/stepfather to six kids who were all within six years of each other, he likes to tell the story about the summer he tried to take us all to the state fair.
My sister Lauren and I, the two oldest, were […]

Whole Wheat Beer Bread


Posted by Kari Plevan on Just Baking
I had heard from several people that “You just have to make beer bread!” It is so good! One friend in particular kept talking about it, so I finally made it and I’m glad I did. This recipe could not be any easier. It comes together in just a few […]

Top Chef: Masters Episode 4


Posted by Stuart Reb Donald on Edible TV
After a week off, Top Chef: Masters was back and this time, the contestant were Chinese chef Anita Lo (Annisa, New York City), Douglas Rodriguez (Ola, Miami), John Besh (August, New Orleans), and Mark Peel (Campanile, L.A.). Besh, many of you may remember was dang near an Iron Chef […]

Ramblings on Pizza Around the Country


Posted by Sarah Caron on Well Fed on the Town
If you are a regular reader of Sweetnicks, then you know that Well Fed’s owner, Cate O’Malley, is on the hunt for the best pizza in New Jersey. She and her kids have visited many hot spots, finding some great pies along the way. In thinking about […]

Apple Crumble Bars


Posted by Natasha Mortazavi on Just Baking

I came across some delicious smelling apples on sale at the grocery store recently and couldn’t pass them up. I could only eat so many, though, and had to bake something with the rest. These apple crumble bars were a simple treat. It comes together quickly and tastes like apple pie. I’ll […]

Fighting Anxiety Through Your Diet


Posted by Rachel Baumgartel on Fit Fare
Anxiety rules my life. I hate to admit it, but it does. One of my goals in the next few months is to work through some of the things that cause my generalized anxiety disorder with cognitive-behavioral therapy. However, I’d also like to fight the physical effects, such as panic […]

Tea Trends - Chai


Posted by Melody Wren on A Nice Cuppa.
Even though Chai originated in the 1500’s, this import has captured the crowd that is beginning to feel overstimulated by too many tall cups of latte and shots of double espresso. Chai is also referred to as “Tea au lait, Indian style.” In Europe it is called “Yogi […]

Gluten Free Red White & Blue Pavlova


Posted by Carol Kicinski on The Cooks Kitchen.

There are a lot of things to love about Australia; the spectacular Sydney Harbor, the Great Barrier Reef, those fabulous Australians and Pavlova. Pavlova is a dessert every gluten-free cook should have in their dessert repertoire. It is naturally gluten-free, easy to make and utterly delicious.
I decided to […]

My Summer Reading List: Heat


Posted by Stuart Reb Donald on Paper Palate.
Last time on My Summer Reading List, I reviewed Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Cheflebrity Anthony Bourdain. Beyond all of the hype, Kitchen Confidential is simply a book about a chef who becomes a writer. This time around I am reviewing Heat by Bill Buford. […]

Theobroma Chocolat: Dark and Pineapple


Posted by Sera Gencarelli on Sugar Savvy
I love discovering chocolate I’ve never seen before, so I was very excited to notice these strangely shaped bars in an almost hidden box in the shelf of a grocery store I rarely visit. Sounds like a perfect setup for finding a mysterious chocolate, doesn’t it? It’s a company from […]