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Monthly Archives: June 2010

Be Our Guest (or Host)!

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Image courtesy of Pure Style Home Everyone should be lucky enough to take a summer getaway once in a while, whether it means jet-setting to another country or road-tripping to a neighboring city! With so many occasions to celebrate this summer (almost time for fireworks!) many people are visiting friends and family. Staying with loved ones is always a special, personal and affordable experience, but it might not be the most relaxing! Here are some [...]

Sippin’ on Summer!

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Photo courtesy of Tender Crumb Break out the sunscreen, beach towels and bikinis, because summer is officially upon us! It feels like we’ve been partying all month – who knew June would be filled with so much celebration? The 20th is National Ice Cream Soda Day,  so before the rest of the month flies by, take a moment to concoct one of these cool, creamy floats that will surely hit the spot on a hot [...]

Father’s Day Breakfast Cake!

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Photo and directions courtesy of Savory Sweet Life Want to make something special for Father’s day but can’t choose between sweet or savory? Or maybe you already plan to cook all his favorite breakfast foods, but haven’t thought of a good way to present them? A leaning tower of pancakes might be the answer to all your problems! Of course, there’s always room to add in other layers, like waffles or sausage. Not only do [...]

DIY for Dads!

Photo courtesy of Someecards Sure, a tie is nice, but if the Father in your life already had a closet full of them, why not take his least favorite and turn it into something awesome, like this eyeglasses holder! Or, of course, if he loves all of them, you can also pick up a new tie from the store, thrift shop, or even make your own! Photo and instructions courtesy of Make Digital Materials Necktie (preferably [...]

Roll Up Your Bacon!

We first heard about “meat glue” from foodie friends at Momofukufor2, who used it to make the sleekest looking BLT in history! Finally, a way to get the perfect amount of B, L, and T in one bite, without having to deal with all those messy strips! Since summer and Father’s Day is right around the corner, it seemed like the perfect time to share this slightly bizarre yet awesome high-tech kitchen ingredient with you! [...]

Chocolate Grad Caps!

Photos and recipe courtesy of Bakerella ‘Tis the season for graduations! Chances are you probably know quite a few people finishing up school and embarking on the next phase of life these few weeks. Traditional presents such as flowers and cards and cash are lovely, but there’s always room to throw in a creative sweet treat! Send them into the real world with with these chocolate graduation cap lollipops. They’re much better tasting (and more [...]

Go Nuts For Donuts!

Photo and recipe courtesy of The Caramel Cookie Who doesn’t like a pillowy donut with a coconut cream filling, and topped with even more frosting? Now you can enjoy them from your very own kitchen, any time of day – and they’re light enough for breakfast, dessert, and a snack! These donuts are low in sugar and baked, but still bursting with taste! Ingredients Donuts 1 1/3 cups warm milk, 95 to 105 degrees (divided) [...]

Make Quesadillas with Memorial Day Leftovers!

Photo and directions courtesy of Curtis Stone When it comes to the smells of summer, a charred piece of meat on the barbie’ tops the list! We really hope you have some Memorial Day leftovers this week, because this quesadilla recipe is a breeze to throw together. The ingredients are extremely flexible, so we’re not including specific amounts – use whatever you have on hand, like salsa, guacamole, salad, etc! Of course, you don’t have [...]