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11/20/2024

November 20 - National Peanut Butter Fudge Day

The actual history of fudge is foggy, but it is known that it was invented in Baltimore around the end of the 1800s. The first written document that mentions fudge was written by a student at Vassar who was explaining that her friend's cousin had made a bunch of fudge for a fundraiser and sold it for 40 cents a pound.

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
Rich, creamy over-the-top peanut buttery fudge is so easy to make, even the kids can make it. This is one of the best peanut butter fudge recipes I’ve ever tasted, and it is beyond simple to make.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Servings:
48, 1-inch squares

Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions
Microwave Directions
Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 90 seconds. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Grease an 8-9" pan with butter or line with parchment. Transfer the fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Stovetop Directions
Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Grease an 8-9" pan with butter or line with parchment. Transfer the fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

11/20/2024

Before becoming a Christmas holiday anthem, "Jingle Bells" was an 1857 song titled "One Horse Open Sleigh," and its composer, James Pierpont, intended it to be a Thanksgiving Day song. But it became so popular around December 25 that in 1859 the title was changed to "Jingle Bells"—and the rest is history!

11/20/2024

11/19/2024

This is the perfect time for a Holiday 15 Minute Messenger Pop UP Party!! Who wants a spot before they are gone (Black Friday is here)???

11/19/2024

Check this out! Who wants in? Send me a message :)

11/19/2024

November 19 - National Macchiato Day

What exactly is macchiato? How is it different from other types of coffee?

In Italian, the term "macchiato" translates as "marked" or "stained", meaning a stained or marked coffee. The macchiato is an espresso coffee drink, topped with a small amount of foamed or steamed milk to allow the taste of the espresso to still shine through.

Why not add some whipped cream to it for extra sweetness?
Better yet, make your own caramel sauce to make a caramel macchiato!

CARAMEL SAUCE

Prep 5 min
Ready in 40 min

DESSERTS ARE EVEN MORE DELICIOUS WHEN YOU ADD THIS EASY HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup (250 mL) light brown sugar
½ cup (125 mL) heavy whipping cream
¼ cup (60 mL) butter (½ of a stick)
1½ tsp (7 mL) Double-Strength Pure Vanilla Extract
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) Korintje Cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
Add the brown sugar, whipping cream, butter, vanilla, and salt to the Deluxe Cooking Blender and cook on SAUCE.
When the screen prompts you to “Add,” add the cinnamon and press the wheel to start again.

Yield:
1 cup (200 mL)
16 serving

11/19/2024

The Tortilla Warmer ( #100120) is a real workhorse for busy moms. One of my favorites is to make up a double batch of pancakes, waffles, or french toast and freeze them, layering with wax paper between each. Then on those hectic mornings, simply take out what you need and warm them in the microwave in the Tortilla Warmer. Easy peasy!

11/19/2024

What business do you feel really has a grip on marketing and their product?

11/18/2024

November 18 - National Apple Cider Day

Apple Cider Day is celebrated on November 18 every year. The day celebrates the rich and fruity beverage that fills our hearts and bodies with warmth. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a glass of apple cider at the end of a long day can rejuvenate the soul. Apple cider is made from freshly harvested apples that are mashed and made to resemble applesauce. This is then pressed to extract fresh juice and fermented. After the fermentation process is done, we get the sweet and spicy apple cider — the seasonal Autumn drink.

Apple Cider Slaw
5.0 (3 Reviews)
Ingredients
Dressing
1/4 cup (50 mL) cider vinegar
3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) celery seed
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Slaw
4 cups (1 L) cabbage slaw mix
2 medium firm, red apples, cored and coarsely chopped (2 cups/500 mL)
1 cup (250 mL) diced celery
1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
For dressing, combine vinegar, sugar, oil, celery seed and salt in small bowl; whisk until blended.

For slaw, combine slaw mix, apples, celery and almonds in large bowl. Pour dressing over slaw; toss to coat using Chef's Tongs. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve salad in Cool and Serve 2qt Bowl.

Yield:
14 servings of 1/2 cup (125 mL)
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 60, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 1 g

11/18/2024

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO CAP OFF A DELICIOUS TURKEY DINNER? WITH AN EQUALLY DELICIOUS TURKEY DESSERT, OF COURSE!

THANKSGIVING BROWNIES
INGREDIENTS
1 pkg (10.25 oz) fudge brownie mix, plus ingredients to make
candy corn

DIRECTIONS
Prepare your favorite package of fudge brownie mix according to package directions and bake it in a Mini Muffin Pan. Frost and then decorate with candy corn as shown and they’re ready to be gobbled up.

11/17/2024

November 17 - National Baklava Day

On November 17th, National Baklava Day fills the kitchen with an aroma of a sweet and flaky pastry. Baklava's sweet layers of texture and flavor are created between sheets of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and drizzled with syrup or honey.

Many believe Baklava to have originated with the Turkic people in Central Asian nations. However, many countries prepare the dessert in a variety of ways. The word “Baklava” first appeared in English in 1650.

Pistachio Triangles
Prep 15 min | Cook 26 min | Ready in 41 min

Reminiscent of baklava, a Middle-Eastern dessert, these chewy triangles are topped with crisp phyllo and drizzled with a honey glaze.

Ingredients
Crust
4 cups (1 L) flaked cereal with honey-and-oat clusters
¼ cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 mL) sugar
¼ cup (50 mL) butter (1/2 stick), melted
¼ cup (50 mL) honey
Filling and Topping
2 pkg (1.9 oz/53.86 g each) frozen prepared mini phyllo shells (30 shells total)
2 cups (500 mL) roasted salted pistachios, shelled
¼ cup (50 mL) sugar
¼ cup (50 mL) butter (1/2 stick), melted
¼ cup (125 mL) honey
Glaze
⅓ cup (75 mL) honey
⅓ cup (75 mL) sugar
2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice
½ tsp (2 mL) Korintje Cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place cereal in a food processor; process into fine crumbs. In a large mixing bowl, stir together cereal, flour, sugar, butter and honey until combined. Press mixture over bottom of Stone Rectangular Baker. Press crust to an even thickness. Bake 10 minutes. Remove baker from oven to cooling rack.
Place phyllo shells in large resealable plastic bag; gently crush into coarse pieces and set aside. Combine pistachios, sugar, butter and honey in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Sprinkle pistachio mixture evenly over hot crust. Top with crushed phyllo cups. Bake 16-18 minutes or until phyllo topping is golden brown. Remove baker from oven to cooling rack.
Combine glaze ingredients in a medium size bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring every 30 seconds. Drizzle glaze evenly over bars. Cool completely. Cut into 24 squares, then diagonally in half to make 48 triangles.
Yield:
48 triangles servings of 1 triangle
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 110, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g



U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving:
1 starch, 1 fat (1 carb)

Cook's Tips:
The warm honey glaze that is drizzled over this dessert acts as a binder to help the nuts and phyllo adhere to the crust.

Prepared mini phyllo shells come in packages of 15 and can be found in the frozen dessert section of most major grocery stores.

11/17/2024

When was the last time you took time to listen to someone?

11/17/2024

What's your favorite hiking trail and why do you love it?

11/16/2024

November 16 - National Fast Food Day

Skip the drive thru and make your own 'fast food' - burgers and french fries! Whether you add lots of condiments or experiment with flavors, form your own burgers using the Burger & Slider Press for the perfect size! Flip your burger with ease! The spatula tongs will be your go to - especially since they're dishwasher safe and lock when tipped upward!

Pair your delicious burger with homemade french fries! Spice up your typical fries with some flavor! Why not try Salt & Vinegar, and slice your potatoes to perfection with the Rapid Prep Mandoline - perfect french fries, everytime!

11/16/2024

Are your cabinets above the stove caked in grease? Check out how to easily remove grease from cabinets! I highly recommend you start by testing this in a small area of your cabinet. Maybe start on the inside of a door where you won't normally see.

Start with a tablespoon of baking soda, 1/2 tablespoon of dish soap, and 1/2 tablespoon of water. Mix it all up in a small bowl to make a paste. Then, using a microfiber cloth apply a small amount of the paste to the cabinets. Rub gently in a circular pattern with the microfiber cloth. Once all the spots gone from the area get a warm cloth and wash down the area you scrubbed. Make sure you remove all of the baking soda mixture. When it is clean, dry with a clean cloth. Continue going over the cabinet in small areas until all of the grease spots are removed.

11/15/2024

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