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Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Chocolate cake and I have had a very interesting romance. I started off with quite an intense dislike of chocolate cake. I KNOW. But try not to judge me too harshly, I had many bad experiences with store-bought dry, dense mudcakes covered in grainy baking chocolate icing. 100 best dishes and drinks in New York City - Restaurants + Bars - Time Out New York Braised-lamb dandan mian at Mission Chinese Food Photographer: Paul Wagtouicz From sandwiches to modernist plates, our roundup of mouthwatering eats and refreshing cocktails spans a next-level carrot tartare, pyrotechnic sushi, a certain mania-inducing dessert and 97 other globe-trotting temptations. Start chowing through the list today. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best restaurants in NYC

10 Easy Kitchen Extracts to Make at Home There is no need to buy vanilla extract, or most baking extracts for that matter, because a lot of them can be made at home. It may sound complicated and unnecessary to do this, but I can assure you it is much easier than you think. Most of the time making extracts entails steeping the flavoring ingredients in a liquor or sugar. Butter Pecan Fudge Recipe : Fudge Recipes - Divine Recipes 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Everyday Objects Under Electron Microscope <div style="display:none"><img src=" ID>&oid=<Offer ID>" /></div> EgoTV 25 Everyday Objects Under an Electron Microscope digg March 13, 2012 at 5:24 am You come into contact with millions of different objects every day. Many of those everyday objects are so small that you don’t even realize you’re interacting with them, but when we look at the world around us on a microscopic level, a whole new universe reveals itself.

Petite Pumpkin Spice Donuts Muffins, please accept our apologies in advance. We did something bad. You're going to hate us. How to Make Crêpes Without a Crêperie A brief tutorial on how to make crêpes at home, no crêperie required. Just you, your stove and a bit of batter and you’ll have a plate full of thin pancakes in no time at all. I’ve always wanted to live abroad, even if just for a short time. While the dream of leaving and exploring was there, the reality was and is that I remain fully rooted in the Midwest.In college I was a single parent.

The key to preventing moldy berries? Vinegar! - Food Lush by Katie Berries, particularly super-fresh berries, are just wonderful, aren't they? Image: Healthyfellow.com Old Centennial Farmhouse: Refrigerator Bran Muffins These muffins are like having a nice bowl of Raisin Bran. Only better. (They don't get soggy!) It's fall and our thoughts turn to 'comfort food' and baking more often. Here's a recipe for muffins that are just good food, and a quick breakfast on the way to school in the car, or a great snack when you get home from running errands or the kids when they get in from school. This recipe can be mixed up and used for a huge batch to bake all at once, (it makes four dozen!)

Live Green - Top 5 Reasons Why Cast Iron Is The Greenest Choice For Non-Stick Cooking Dependable, that’s what cast iron is. It will last for centuries if properly cared for, and it has a natural non-stick surface that’s eco-friendly. Dependable, that’s what cast iron is. It will last for centuries if properly cared for, and it has a natural non-stick surface that’s eco-friendly. When I was a bride, my Granny gave me two of her cast iron skillets. A tiny, 6 inch one for making cornbread for two; and a 12 inch skillet for everything else.

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