the fruitcake ritual

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it’s fruitcake weather! so i am at the national fruitcake preservation institute to partake in the annual fruitcake ritual. as you can see, all the ingredients of a good fruitcake have been assembled. this is the most important ingredient – a copy of truman capote’s “a christmas memory.” omitting this vital ingredient renders the...
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do it yourself sugar skulls

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what came first, the sugar skull or the sugar panoramic easter egg?  i have no idea. but they are constructed out of the same sugar mixture. calaveras de azúcar as they are correctly known, start with sugar, meringue powder and a tad of water. decorating my kitchen with these colorful and attractive mexican papel...
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channukah!

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whether you spell it channukah, hanukkah, hanukah, hannukah, chanukah, chanukkah, channukah, channukkah or hah-nu-quah (i just made that up,...
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visiting my eye doctor

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everyone likes a good adventure and few things are more exciting than my annual excursion to visit my eye...
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cooking with monkey

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latkes (potato pancakes)

my two little friends from idaho have graciously consented to be turned into potato pancakes or as i like to call them latkes. each of my pals weigh about a pound each. i like to call them chubby, but they insist they are just big boned. after thanking them profusely. i peel my little...

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gran’s apple crumble

hello crumble fans! without a doubt this is one of everyone’s favorite recipes!  it was given to my friend craig by his grandmum and he passed it on to me.  i have cherished, shared and enjoyed it ever since. i begin by measuring 1/2 cup of self rising flowing into a bowl.  it’s soft...

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crispie rice treats

as you can see, i've assembled all the necessary ingredients and utensils to prepare everyone's favorite snack - rice crispie treats. i have my large pot, a wooden spoon, a small bag of miniature marshmallows, 6 cups of fresh rice crispies, half of a stick of butter, a stove and an optional cool beverage. ...

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rc34the history of the treat

ancient cave paintings foretold their invention.  pharaohs built pyramids in their honor.  the truth...

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it all started with the sons of teddy roosevelt. they  hold the dubious distinction...

TXFAI012moth or butterfly?

if you’re like me, you want to know if that lovely delicate creature perching...

stalagmiteknow your stalactites and stalagmites!

how many times has this happened to you? you’re out doing a bit of...

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