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Healthy T-Day Dessert: Pumpkin-Carrot Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

Nov 21, 2009 - Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and my love of all things pumpkin is hardly waning. From yogurt to muffins, I relish this tasty flavor of Fall. If you're looking for a pumpkin pie alternative, these pumpkin-carrot bars are delish. - 18 Comments

Thanksgiving Menu and a Cry For Help!

Nov 25, 2009 - Hey KGs! I wanted to share my Thanksgiving menu and see if you had any ideas and/or advice. This is the first year we are going to deep-fry our bird. - 14 Comments

Chocolate Dessert Waffles

Sep 25, 2007 - Ingredients: 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk* 1/2 cup chopped nuts(optional) HOT FUDGE SAUCE(recipe follows) STRAWBERRY DESSERT CREAM or APPLE-CINNAMON TOPPING or PEACH-NUTMEG TOPPING or CHOCOLATE MAPLE SAUCE(recipes follow) Directions: 1. Stir cocoa and butter in bowl until smooth; stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. - 1 Comment

tofu pumpkin pie

Oct 07, 2007 - fall is here. it's obvious-- from the weather to the changing leaves to the crop of non-rerun television shows. and then, of course, to the grocery store produce section. - 1 Comment

Red Fruit Tart

Jun 12, 2007 - At the welcome back party I planned on YumSugar and threw on Saturday night I made a rustic red fruit tart for dessert. It was absolutely delicious and there was just enough for everyone to get a slice. Red Fruit Tart From Rachael Ray magazine 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces Ice water 1 large egg, separated 1 1/4 pounds ripe plums (sliced), strawberries (halved) and cherries (halved) Sugar, for sprinkling 1 tablespoon milk 2 tablespoons apricot jam, heated and strained

In a food processor, pulse the flour with the salt. - 7 Comments

Striped Delight

Dec 27, 2006 - My friend Matt made this for a potluck in October and he finally sent me the recipe after two months of begging from yours truly. He got the recipe from KraftFoods.com This was SO FREAKIN' GOOD. And it looks really easy. - 57 Comments

Winter coat...

Nov 11, 2009 - If only I were referring to the ever so stylish wool pea coat, but no, I mean that terrible winter weight that starts to take over this time of year. Beginning with Halloween and, what seems like impossible to escape, candy. This is without a doubt my favorite time of year, but also the worst for fitness. - 0 Comments

Charlie Brandts, White House carpenter turned beekeeper

Nov 05, 2009 - A new type of visitor came to the National Mall this year, flitting past monuments and museums in favor of trees, flowers and plants. But this wasn’t just some horticultural tour; no, this was work. Each day they were abuzz, gathering and pollinating before returning home to modest quarters with tremendous security near Lafayette Park. - 1 Comment

Reception tips and ideas

Oct 29, 2009 - Henry Hager And Jenna Bush Wedding Your wedding will no doubt be the most romantic day of your lives, it's a celebration of love and commitment. But it's also the biggest party you'll probably ever throw. So pull out all the stops and make it a night to remember. We've researched the top wedding experts to find their best ideas for throwing a fun and unique reception, while maximizing the romance and tugging at the heartstrings of your guests. Whether you use one or 10 of them, we hope you will find at least a few new and creative ideas to make your reception even more fabulous.

If you're planning an outdoor event, don't forget to spray the grounds for insects about an hour before the guests arrive.

Skip the huge head table at the reception, share an intimate dinner for two, or share a small table with your parents or children.

Ask your caterer to prepare a late night snack for the bride and groom. As more often than not you are too busy with guests when dinner is served.

Want to use those disposable cameras on the reception tables. To avoid having hundreds of the same pictures by turning your guests into creative photographers with a photo hunt. Leave a list of ten great photos you would like that table to take during the reception. Photo ideas could include; build a pyramid, group table shot, funniest pose, a guest kissing the bartender or grandparents holding hands.

Don't like the disposable cameras but still want to get memories captured by your guests? Set up a docking station so guests can load their photos to your computer on the spot.

Offer your guests one or two signature cocktails that you've personalized with a cute name and your wedding colors.

Want the expensive look of calligraphy for your invitations without the cost? Calligraphic fonts that look like the real thing are readily available. Free font sources: searchfreefonts.com, highfonts.com, dafont.com

Have a graphic artist create a custom wedding logo that you can use on printed materials and other elements of your wedding to create a cohesive look. (If you’re artistic you can do this yourself. - 0 Comments

Down Right Delicious Apple Fritters (done 2 ways)

Feb 24, 2008 - Yesterday I made mom some of these delicious Apple Fritters. She loved them just as much as I did and it was the very first time I have ever made them! Their like an apple version of french toast, but better. - 2 Comments