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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...

Recipe: Zesty Lemon Bars

Remember the bake sales at school? A few times during the year, the Parent's Association would raise funds, setting up a table of donated home-baked goodies to sell. I was...

Recipe: Easy, No Frosting Chocolate Bundt Cake

When it comes to making a cake, I've always recommended starting from scratch. It really isn't much more involved than using a cake mix, but the taste is much more...