Crisco Holiday Cookies »

Hosting a holiday party never fails at overwhelming even the most organized planners. There's always some superhero mom that makes the best cookies. End your cookie envy this season with Crisco’s Holiday Cookie solution.

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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.

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Kelsey Nixon Delivers the Down to Earth Essentials of Cooking »

One of my favorite parts of traveling comes from the incredible people that I meet along the way. Surrounding myself with different points of view and learning from new experiences helps me to grow both professionally and personally. During my trip to the Smucker’s headquarters in Ohio, my path crossed with a fabulous young woman who overflows with personality, a true passion for her work, and a refreshingly young outlook on the joys and challenges that accompany the road to achieving your goals.

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Chef Rocco Rocks the Cleveland Culinary Scene »

During my trip to Orrville, Ohio, my new friends and I embarked on a nighttime excursion to Cleveland. Little did I know that this evening out would turn into an unbelievable culinary experience. Arriving at a restaurant in the urban neighborhood of Tremont, located about five minutes from downtown Cleveland, I grew increasingly intrigued by the invitingly modern design. In mere minutes, the restaurant began its process of exceeding my expectations in nearly every aspect imaginable.

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Brewing up Some Smucker’s Secrets »

When I hear the name Smucker’s, my thoughts and taste buds automatically travel back in time to the memories of spreading jam on warm toast for my kids before school. When I journeyed to Ohio for the Smucker’s “Gathering Round the Family Table” event, I envisioned a sea of such nostalgic jams and jellies that have been a part of American family breakfasts for generations.

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Reinvent your Thanksgiving Leftovers with Turkey Hash »

In an effort to throw away as little as possible, this year, we’re getting creative with our leftover meals. I discovered a Turkey Hash recipe that uses up the most common leftovers- turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce and combines them into one delicious meal. This Turkey Hash takes minimal effort to prepare, tastes great, and takes care of the leftover dilemma!

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Transforming Thanksgiving Dinner into a Bountiful Breakfast »

Waking up the day after Thanksgiving, I dread opening the refrigerator door and being confronted by a leftover landslide. Exhausted from preparing each dish the day before, my creativity for using up the Thanksgiving dinner leftovers begins and ends with simple sandwiches. This year, I planned ahead and gathered recipes before the big day.

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Barilla Whole Grain Taste & Share Challenge »

With a dinner table full of picky young critics, keeping our kids on a healthy, nutritious and balanced diet can many evenings feel merely aspirational. Made with 51 percent whole grain, all natural Barilla Whole Grain Pasta has three times the fiber of regular pasta and provides a great way to make the basic every day pasta kids tend to clamor for become more nutritious. In addition, by pairing Barilla Whole Grain pasta with seasonal vegetables, herbs and cheeses you can serve your family versatile, tasty and healthful meals.

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Battle Busy Weekdays with SeaBear Salmon »

At times, hectic after-school schedules push dinner preparation to the back burner and transform fast food from off-limits to necessary convenience. We set weekly nutritional goals with good intentions, but our busy worlds sometimes get in the way.

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Getting Zen with Zin »

I spend most of a recent Sunday afternoon knee-deep in sugar, preparing for and supervising my daughter’s birthday party. So after the last guest left – filled to the brim with buttercream-frosted cake, cupcakes, and chocolate that dropped from the piñata – my husband and I went in search for dinner fare that didn’t involve icing.

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Make Your Belly Happy »

For Moms who desire simple, healthy solutions for their families, yet constantly find themselves running on overdrive, Happy Belly Bags comes to the rescue. The company believes everyone deserves to enjoy a gift basket despite food allergies and dietary restrictions. The new Kids Collection includes goodie-bag inspired assortments that combine kid-approved treats with the healthy and organic qualities Moms desire.

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