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Gifting Tip: When to Bring a Hostess Gift to Di...

You're standing at the door, about to ring the doorbell for a dinner party. Question: Do you have a host/hostess gift in your hands or not? Well, it depends on...

Recipe: Lemonade Ice Cream Pie with Berry Topping

What's more refreshing than ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day? This pie is. It's everything you love about lemonade, plus more---creamy ice cream, sweet berries, and a graham...

How To: Fourth of July Face Painting

Here's a fun way to spice up your Fourth of July celebration. Instead of spending boo-koo bucks on face painting at a parade or festival, pick up a simple set...

Baking Tip: Salted vs. Unsalted Butter

There are a few questions about butter that come up from time to time, so let's set the record straight with a quick Q & A. If the recipe doesn't...

Baking Tip: Use Good Eggs

One of the secrets to my cookies is a commitment to using the best available products in them, including--and especially--fresh eggs. If you haven't tasted a farm fresh egg before,...

Recipe: Stuffed Oatmeal Cookie

Today I'm sharing another cookie recipe that can be adapted a zillion different ways. (Really, I counted.) The backbone of the recipe is a simple oatmeal cookie; it's up to...