Boys Love Cupcakes Too
July 26, 2011 by SemiCritic
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When we think cupcakes, we think sweet little girls helping bake and decorate them. Yes, girls love cupcakes but so do boys. Boys love to eat them; some will even offer to help bake and decorate them. When this happens you better be ready with cupcake ideas for boys. Be ready also for serious cleaning [...]
Spicy Condiment
July 5, 2011 by SemiCritic
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Harissa is a spicy sauce that is a dominant feature in North African cuisine. It can be used as a condiment, and harissa hot sauce frequently appears on the table in a small dish as an accompaniment to traditional meals. This versatile sauce is available in cans or tubes in markets that carry common North [...]
Old American Recipes
July 5, 2011 by SemiCritic
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The Kauffman brand known for its jams and jellies are also famous for baking mixes. They carry a wide variety of top quality and easy to bake products. Kauffman’s baking mixes are designed to be turned into special creations by the addition of healthful fresh fruits. Apple Cinnamon Pancake Mix and Strawberry Shortcake Mix are [...]
How Do You Like your Sauce?
May 23, 2011 by SemiCritic
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Jamaican cuisine is a blend of African, Indian, Portuguese, English and American tastes, among others. It reflects the ingeniousness of a people. Some dishes are so intricate; they are often described as works of art. There are various variations of Jerk style, curry soups and stews. Variations run not only in taste but in the [...]
Spread the Goodness
May 19, 2011 by SemiCritic
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What is a thicker and spicier version of applesauce that is traditionally made by slow-cooking sliced or pureed apples in copper kettles for up to 12 hours or more? The answer is the very delicious Apple butter. It is called by this name even though it does not really contain dairy products because of the [...]
Hot Flight
April 11, 2011 by SemiCritic
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Do buffaloes have wings? How come they call the dish buffalo wings? What are buffalo wings? Well, it is a dish prepared from chicken wings that are covered with a hot wing sauce. The sauce in which these chicken wings are dipped are actually called buffalo sauce. But since the dish consists of chicken wings, [...]
Shopping on a Different Kind of Mix
April 7, 2011 by SemiCritic
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I am always on the lookout for perfectly blended mixes. My recent good find is the Mrs. Wages pickling mixes. I highly recommend this mix, it had clear instructions and easy enough for beginners. Mrs. Wages pickling mixes’ preparation is slightly faster and easier than other mixes. Just make and store in your refrigerator. It [...]
Determining Factors of the Hotness of Hot Sauces
March 9, 2011 by SemiCritic
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There is a brand of hot sauce that has withstood the test of time. Louisiana “The Original” Hot Sauce has been in the market for over 80 years. This cayenne pepper based Louisiana hot sauce is packaged in 6 oz shaker bottles with a yellow, blue and red label. Other brands are also available in [...]
Nutritious and Refreshing Drink
March 7, 2011 by SemiCritic
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Kauffman’s products are produced from over 135 varieties of tree fruits planted on 100 acres of orchard land. The trees were planted by Founder Amos Kauffman in 1911. Today, it is run by 3rd, 4th and 5th generation Kauffman’s. Apples, peaches, cherries, plums and other fruits are harvested at different times of the year [...]
Recipe for Peach Butter
February 2, 2011 by SemiCritic
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Fruit butter is similar to jellies and jams. To make fruit butter, fruit is cooked to a paste and then lightly sweetened. Care is taken to not cook the fruit too much as to lose its sugary taste. The resulting product has the same texture as regular butter. Flavor differs according to the fruit used. [...]
