Link Time: The History of Sweetheart Candies


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History of Sweethearts Candies

The history of Sweethearts candies — Smithsonian Homemade frozen pizzas are a great fast and easy weeknight meal — The Kitchn Are you brave enough to try haggis? — Food Republic Tips to avoid common cooking mistakes — Real Simple Skip the wine and bring on the spirits this V-Day — HuffPost Food The food foraging trend — Honest Cooking We want these mussels immediately — Big Read more

Valentine's Dessert: Frozen Raspberry Creamy, Dreamy Pie


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Recipe For Frozen Raspberry Pie

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day with a special someone, friends, or family, or you're going solo, this holiday just isn't the same without delving into a sweet, creamy, dreamy treat. I know you don't want to burst out of your new Valentine's Day outfit, so here's a frozen dessert that's full of fresh flavor and a luscious texture that screams decadence, but won't break the calorie Read more

Link Time: 101 Awesome Desserts Across America


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Best Desserts in America

101 awesome desserts across America — Grub Street NY Arby's is relaunching with a new logo, campaign, and menu — Business Insider The secret to amazing French onion soup — Food Blogga What is chirashi? — Food Republic The Obama girls have some White House dinner rules — Access Hollywood Taste testing the Jack in the Box Bacon Shake — So Good Russell Simmons is mad over milk — Read more

Weight Loss Rules You're Allowed to Break


Updated 02/11/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Diet Rules You Can Break and Still Lose Weight

If you love to eat, losing weight can seem so structured, you immediately get frustrated and grab the first decadent food you can find. Even though there are some very specific guidelines that can help you reach your goal faster, there's no one-size-fits-all weight-loss plan for everyone. Here are five rules you can bend and still drop pounds from the scale. No Cheesecake, Wine, or French Read more

A Bird-Themed Cake Stand, Three Ways: One Beautiful Buy, 2 Easy DIYs


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Bird Cake Stand DIYs

My sister is getting married in August, so I've been spending a lot of time visiting wedding blogs and poking around BHLDN's website. One item that recently caught my eye was this lovely Barn Swallow Pedestal. Featuring a flock of fork-tailed fliers darting about on a hand-painted platter, it seems like a perfect match for her vintage-inspired, country wedding. But at $60 - $100 per cake stand, I Read more

5 Heart-Healthy Foods For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner


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Foods That Are Good For Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. You may not think you have to worry about your heart until you're older, but in fact, the healthy things you do now can help prevent serious heart conditions later. One such healthy habit is to eat foods that help lower cholesterol or improve your heart function. We've made it easy with these five foods that you should be incorporating into your Read more

Meet Me in Moscow: A Russian Food Primer


Updated 02/07/12 5:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Russian Dishes and Ingredients

Whenever you're complaining about the ferocity of Winter, just remember things are much, much colder in other parts of the world. But while Russian Winters may be brutal, they've got plenty of amazing, comforting recipes with flavors designed to take that chill out of your bones. It's time to call up your babushka, put on your copy of Doctor Zhivago, and grab a tall glass of vodka, if you see Read more

5 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruit


Updated 02/06/12 9:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get More Fruit in Your Diet

Luscious, juicy, sweet-as-candy fruit is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It's full of vitamins, fiber to keep you full, water to keep you hydrated, and the natural sugars make it a healthier alternative to sugary treats. You should aim to eat three to six servings of fruit each day, but if that seems like a lot, here are some ways to sneak fruit into your diet. Add fruit slices to Read more

Join Us at the Table For a Virtual Super Bowl Spread!


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Virtual Super Bowl Spread

Can't wait for the Super Bowl to be here already? Well then you've lucked out, because this year, game day's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual Super Bowl spread. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Read more

Let Your Favorite Dessert Help You Find a Perfume


Updated 02/02/12 9:46 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Find a New Perfume For Your Tastes

Your senses of taste and smell are inextricably linked. In fact, most of what you believe you're "tasting" actually comes from your nose. Your tongue can only taste five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter), so it's up to your nose to determine whether you're eating a cream puff or peach preserves, for example. Your nose, not your tongue, really determines your favorite foods, so why Read more