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Heavy Cream vs. Milk in Baking

When it comes to baking, every ingredient should play a role and affect the outcome of a meal. Dairy products like milk, heavy cream, buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream and cheese can be essential for the success of baked goods. In recipes that call for milk, some home bakers will wonder if heavy cream could make…

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Mini-Sliders: Burgers With a Twist!

Every now and then, I like to mix it up a bit when it comes to making burgers. Take these tasty “mini burgers” – they’re perfect for a party or just a fun twist on a traditional meal that’s great any night of the week. Not only are they super easy to make, but the variations are simply endless!

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Bedtime Music: 10 Soothing Classical Pieces for Kids

The following is a guest post by Robert Greenberg, author of How to Listen to Great Music: A Guide to Its History, Culture, and Heart. Ah, bedtime. The kids’ teeth are brushed; their pj’s are on; the book has been read, and then read again. They have been kissed goodnight. At which point begins THE BIG STALL. “I’m hungry”; “I’m thirsty”; “I need to go to the bathroom”; “I need to call my broker”; etc.

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Food Ideas for Christmas Dinner

Christmas dinner stirs emotions in people, and it means vastly different things to people from different regions and backgrounds. Some Southerners celebrate the holidays with succulent pork roasts, whereas beef prime rib might take the spotlight in other areas. Whether you choose meat, poultry or seafood as the centerpiece of a Christmas dinner, tradition benefits from a light touch and fresh herbs. Cooking lighter brightens flavors and leaves your family and guests feeling the warmth of tradition, without the heaviness that typically accompanies it.