Getting a Taste of the Local Flavor with the California Wine Club »
I’m a little lost when it comes to pairing wine with my meal. I mean, I can find any reason to drink wine, red, white or rose. I was recently presented with a beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon from Kokomo Winery at Timber Crest Farms in Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, CA as part of the California Wine Club, I couldn’t wait to try it with my Chinese take-out. A good wine can go with anything right? My husband found it “spicy” and it was actually a great companion to the General Gao’s Chicken.
Hannukah Treats: Cheese Danish Pastries »
Hanukkah foods are traditionally fried, cheesy, and yummy. In addition to the always-popular latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts), satisfy your guests this year with this equally delicious recipe.
Read more...Create No-Bake Holiday Treats with these Gingerbread Tree Kits »
Building gingerbread houses has been a holiday icon for generations, but this kit from Target has a new creative twist! The gingerbread tree kit allows you and your family to create unique Christmas trees by piecing together green cookies and colorful candy pieces.
Read more...Enjoy Festive and Kid-Friendly Crafting with these Gingerbread House Kits »
Have some fun this holiday season getting creative and crafty with your children! This complete gingerbread house kit includes everything you need to form a unique and tasty masterpiece.
Read more...Look Stylish and Professional Thanks to Necktie Emporium »
Creating a good first impression, from social life to the office, is a crucial task for every man. Whether going to a job interview, a first date, or a special work event, you want to look and feel your best. Necktie Emporium offers a wide collection of woven silk ties to fit every occasion you may come across.
Read more...Smucker’s Science Course: Flour 101 »
When reading through the ingredient list in a recipe, most bakers generally check off the basics that live within the household pantry- sugar, flour, baking soda, etc. But you may want to rethink your choice of flour.
Read more...Eagle Brand Transforms Ice Cream into a Creatively Delicious Experience »
Deep in Ohio lies the town of Orrville – the birthplace of one of the most iconic family companies in the food industry – the J.M. Smucker Co. In 2007, Smucker’s welcomed Eagle Brand as the newest member of the family.
Read more...Making the Perfect Pie Crust »
My busy work schedule often moves creative cooking to the back burner. Such long sabbaticals often make me forget just how much I enjoy channeling my inner chef. At the Smucker’s “Gathering Round the Family Table” event, my work suddenly blended with my cooking passion leading to the creation of a pie that looked just as incredible as it tasted.
Read more...How I Became an Honorary Smucker’s Cousin »
On the way to Orrville, Ohio, my perception of the Smucker’s family ran through my mind like the brand’s iconic TV commercial featuring boys dragging red wagons full of jelly through apple orchards. Pondering the concept of a family-run business, I attempted to name other companies that had survived under a similar model. Every example that crossed my mind had lasted no more than two generations before breaking under corporate pressure. It seems that a single name keeps the seemingly unsustainable tradition alive – Smucker’s.
VTech’s InnoTab Learning App Tablet »
Finding one multi-media device to hold my 4 year-old’s boundless need for excitement and stimulation can be challenging. Up until recently, I would use my personal laptop to show her family photos and videos and a separate gaming device to play fun video games. Then, add on the extra fun of playing with her grandmother’s iPad during her visits, and we found ourselves constantly having to charge up these various devices. Not anymore!
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