Boxes of these Tasty Organic Fruit Snacks have been appearing in my office kitchen for a while now, and no one seems to know where they came from. For a long time, I ignored them; I’m not usually a big fan of gummy snacks. But when the call of my sweet tooth grew too loud [...]

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I am enjoying Giada De Laurentiis’ newest cookware collection for Target—an exclusive line of kitchen tools and food products perfect for everyday cooking and entertaining. The Emmy Award-winning chef, who has been on the Food Network since 2002, has put her professional training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris to good use designing a pretty [...]

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Cinco de Mayo is next week, and if you haven’t started planning your fiesta it’s time to get the party started! We host an annual Cinco de Mayo party every year. The first year was a small gathering of friends and neighbors, featuring some authentic tamales, beans, tacos, chips and homemade salsas (and homemade margaritas). [...]

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Whether you’re dashing off to work or getting kids ready for school, it makes sense set aside a little time each morning to pack snacks or lunch before you go. Not only will it help you make smart choices, it will also save you time by helping you avoid the lines at restaurants and cafes. [...]

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Cupcakes were once a sweet treat reserved for kid’s birthday parties. Nowadays, most of the women I know—kids in tow or no—consider themselves cupcake connoisseurs. They serve them at adult birthdays, dinner parties, and weddings. They know where to find the best cupcake in major metro areas (New York: Magnolia Bakery. Los Angeles: Sprinkles. Washington, [...]

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Baby bird eggs, Easter eggs, Cadbury cream eggs, jellybean-filled eggs. We celebrate Spring with a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings: the egg! Growing up, breakfast was usually more of the continental persuasion rather than American-style. It consisted of a toast with jam, a bowl of fruit or some yogurt, and a soft boiled egg [...]

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It’s Monday morning and I’m already up way too early, so I’m relying on coffee to jump-start my day. My usual cup is made with some of my favorite beans (which are presently Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts or Churchill coffee). I stir in a packet of natural zero-calorie sweetener and a bit of cream. I keep [...]

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New countertop ovens have a lot more in common with high-performance wall ovens than traditional toaster ovens. These babies are perfect if you live in cramped quarters and need some additional cooking space, or if you just aren’t ready to invest in a major kitchen remodel, new appliances and all. The Black & Decker 6-slice [...]

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I love the “everything” bagel. A little dried onion, garlic, salt, a few poppy and sesame seeds—the everything is the perfect solution for someone who has a tough time deciding what to have for breakfast. Of course, fewer bagels and cream cheese fit into my calorie-conscious diet nowadays, but a girl’s gotta have her special [...]

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The International Home & Housewares Show is in full swing today in Chicago, and I am going bonkers keeping tabs on all the fun new housewares being introduced! The Fusion Brand’s foodpod is a modern  cooking tool designed to save time when boiling, blanching or steaming. The silicone tool helps to contain, remove, and drain [...]

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