Archive for May 2014
Weight Watcher's Foodies -- Spring Fling Edition! May 2014">Weight Watcher's Foodies -- Spring Fling Edition! May 2014
Another month, and another chance to start anew! My ability to stay on program has been spotty, to say the least, but as I've said before, I'm in it for the long haul. And what a haul it's been! All I can say is that I'm trying,...
Read moreHow To Never Get Hangry Ever Again">How To Never Get Hangry Ever Again
Hanger, the treacherous combo of hunger and anger, is no joke. If you're one of those people who always seems to be hangry, you know it can make you super irritable and ruin a perfectly good day.... Read more
11 Recipes for Derby Day">11 Recipes for Derby Day
With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, we've got bourbon and heavy-duty snacks on the brain -- anything that can sustain us for a full day of bets and wide-brimmed hats. The race itself may only last a few minutes, but...
Read moreA Hi-Tech Veggie Burger So Good, It'll Convert Meat Eaters">A Hi-Tech Veggie Burger So Good, It'll Convert Meat Eaters
If you've ever tried to make a homemade veggie burger from scratch, you know how prone they are to fall apart into one soggy mess. It's gross. Pitiful even. And it doesn't even come close to the level of greatness that... Read more
One Cocktail + One Appetizer = An Epic Cinco De Mayo Party">One Cocktail + One Appetizer = An Epic Cinco De Mayo Party
Throwing a party can be overwhelming. You can easily get lost in cleaning, decorating and just the general anxiety of having so many people in your personal living space. But remember, parties are meant to be fun. Especially if it's in honor of Cinco... Read more
Even Professional Chefs Screw It Up In The Kitchen (VIDEO)">Even Professional Chefs Screw It Up In The Kitchen (VIDEO)
How many of you have had something go terribly wrong in the kitchen? A cake you totally forgot about in the oven? A roast that came out rock hard? Mashed potatoes that were so gummy you couldn't even take one bite?
We've... Read more
New 'PareUp' App Gives You Cheap Dibs On Retailers' Excess Food Before They Toss It">New 'PareUp' App Gives You Cheap Dibs On Retailers' Excess Food Before They Toss It
"Good food is a terrible thing to waste." So reads the opening quote on PareUp's website. PareUp is a new app that aims to connect consumers to restaurants and food shops with excess food. Before retailers throw away food, they alert... Read more
RECIPE INDEX from the Baking Threads">RECIPE INDEX from the Baking Threads
APRIL 2014 RECIPE INDEX 4/2/14 Siegal made Elephant Pound Cake: using Paula Deen’s Sour Cream Pound Cake: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/grandmother-pauls-sour-cream-pound-cake-recipe.html and following the directions here: http://hellolittlewren.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/valentines-day-heart-cake/ SarahCW made Dill Rye bread from Kneadlessly Simple: (can’t find a link) SarahCW made King Arthur Flour Kneadless Bread: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/no-knead-crusty-white-bread-recipe 4/3/14 Nothingwrong suggested Bouchon Bakery Blueberry Muffins: http://wee-eats.com/2013/02/24/sunday-brunch-bouchon-bakerys-blueberry-muffins/ Antilope made Dutch Crunch...
Read moreCreme Fraiche Substitute">Creme Fraiche Substitute
I first made this and without the crime fraiche and trust me get some Philadelphia chives or chives with onions The taste is totally awesome and PERFECT As sour as that stuff sounds doesn't sounds like I nor my boyfriend who adores the recipes would like it Reading...
Read moreCake recipe calls for instant vanilla pudding. I don't have any. Is there a substitute?">Cake recipe calls for instant vanilla pudding. I don't have any. Is there a substitute?
I just used the 3/4 c powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla and mine turned out great! Thanks so much for the input!! Reading More May Cause Envy...
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