Peanuts are an American favorite. One of the most interesting trips I have taken in my career was to the peanut fields of Alabama. I had no idea where peanuts came from until Jimmy Carter became president. As far as I knew, they came from [...]
Here are some unique cookies you'll definitely want to try. To assemble, prepare both doughs. Form 1 1/4-inch balls with the peanut butter dough. Oil your hands and flatten the dough balls on a cookie sheet. Press a ball of oatmeal dough on top of [...]
Spring is the time to think of flowers and seeds and planting. Can you imagine what fun you will have planting in a yummy chocolate dessert? If you want to have fun with your children, serve them Dirt dessert! Dirt Dessert Recipe Ingredients: 1 [...]
For a happy Mother's Day, we'll tell you how you can create a happy, fun beginning and ending to your Mother's Day celebration meal. Assemble an easy but elegant centerpiece for Mom's table and a mouthwatering cake she will love. Pineapple Centerpiece Use a fresh [...]
For many people, Labor Day weekend signals summer's last hurrah. It is a chance to celebrate August's demise before the kids get engrossed in school in September. You'll want to take advantage of summer's waning warmth to set out a memorable picnic or barbecue to [...]
Although August has no major holidays, as with every other month, you can find a reason to celebrate with good food and friends. You can always invent your own holidays. Turn your imagination loose and it will be easy to find reasons to revel. Here [...]
In a state where ice cream is No. 1, there isn't anything more fun than making your own! If your answer is, "I do not have an ice cream freezer,'' do not fear. You can make ice cream in two zip-top bags or two tin [...]
What a happy surprise this chocolate Easter basket will be for a child on Easter Sunday. Perhaps it could be a prize after finding the most eggs on an Easter egg hunt. Whatever the reason, this chocolate Easter basket is both delightful to look at [...]
Making a snowman is one of my most memorable experiences as a child. Each time the snow fell, we would rush out and see if it could be packed into a snowball to make a snowman. With this easy method of making a snowman, you'll [...]
Lincoln-Log Cake Materials Needed: 46-ounce juice can (with one end removed) Grease Waxed paper Cake batter (your favorite chocolate recipe) 2 straws (plastic, cut 1-2 inches above the batter) Light-colored chocolate frosting Darker-colored chocolate frosting (for decorating) Heavy plastic bag (for frosting bag) 3 [...]
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