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Posts for December 9th 2010

Sugar Shout Out: Take a Trip Down Under With Oprah!
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Sugar Shout Out: Take a Trip Down Under With Oprah!

Tour Australia through Oprah's eyes Video: Ben Affleck gushes about "extraordinary" Jennifer Garner Stock up on party-ready pantry items Send a call from Santa with Google Voice What was your favorite celebrity fragrance of 2010?
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Guess the Dessert Dish
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Pineapple and bacon tiki snack mix was so beloved by us this year that we've decided to go pineapple for dessert, too, with this retro cake.
by Pineapple and bacon tiki snack mix was so beloved by us this year that we've decided to go pineapple for dessert, too, with this retro cake. Can you guess what it is?

Guess the Dessert Dish

Peppermint Patty Recipe 2010-12-09 16:03:48
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Peppermint Patties

Modified from Giada De LaurentiisPeppermint PattiesIngredients3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus extra, as needed 1/4 cup pasteurized liquid egg white product 1 teaspoon water, plus extra, as needed 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract 4 (4-ounce) bars dark chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Directions Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Modified from Giada De Laurentiis

Peppermint Patties

Peppermint Patty Recipe 2010-12-09 16:03:48

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus extra, as needed
1/4 cup pasteurized liquid egg white product
1 teaspoon water, plus extra, as needed
1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
4 (4-ounce) bars dark chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the powdered sugar, egg white product, 1 teaspoon water, and peppermint extract. Mix on low speed until smooth.
  3. Increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture forms a stiff dough (if the mixture becomes too stiff, add extra water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time and beat until smooth).
  4. Put the mixture on a work surface dusted with powdered sugar and roll it into a log about 12-inches long and 1 1/4-inches in diameter.
  5. Slice the log into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces, form them into balls and flatten into discs. Arrange in single layers on the prepared baking sheets. Let the candies dry, uncovered, at room temperature for 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Put the chocolate and vegetable oil in a small bowl and set it over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Dip each candy into the melted chocolate and turn to coat in chocolate. Return them to the parchment paper until the chocolate has set, about 3 hours.

Makes 28-32 patties.

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12 Days of Edible Gifts: Cocktail Onions
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12 Days of Edible Gifts: Cocktail Onions

For those friends that are into mixology or just obsessed with Mad Men, don't worry about which new cocktail tool they might need.
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Homemade cocktail onions photoFor those friends that are into mixology or just obsessed with Mad Men, don't worry about which new cocktail tool they might need. Instead make them homemade cocktail onions! The mostly hands-off process is pretty easy but does take a little more than a day for the onions to short brine (this ensures a crisp texture).

Once you've tasted these crisp, salty, and sweet cocktail onions it will be hard to go back to the store bought ones. To create more color in the jars, I used a combination of white, yellow, and purple pearl onions. For the perfect edible gift, add a fun label and directions for a delicious Gibson, a classic gin or vodka martini served with cocktail onions rather than olives, to the jar. Ready to pickle your pearl onions? Keep reading.

15 Days of Amazing Holiday Giveaways

15 Days of Amazing Holiday Giveaways

Win a $1,000 gift card to New Balance! It's holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with our 15 days of amazing holiday giveaways! FitSugar wants to help you stay fit and fabulous by giving you the chance to win a $1,000 New Balance gift card.
Basic Sparkling Punch Recipe 2010-12-09 15:06:15
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Basic Sparkling Punch

From Woman's DayBasic Sparkling PunchIngredients1 bottle (750 ml) prosecco 1/2 cup brandy Juice of 1 lemon A smattering of seasonal fruit, such as cranberries, apples, kumquats, blood oranges (The fruit should be used as an accent to the punch, not as a main ingredient.) Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher.
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From Woman's Day

Basic Sparkling Punch

Basic Sparkling Punch Recipe 2010-12-09 15:06:15

Ingredients

1 bottle (750 ml) prosecco
1/2 cup brandy
Juice of 1 lemon
A smattering of seasonal fruit, such as cranberries, apples, kumquats, blood oranges (The fruit should be used as an accent to the punch, not as a main ingredient.)

Directions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher. Garnish with fruit and enjoy.

Serves 6.

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Common Foods People Have Never Eaten Before
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Let's Dish: What Foods Have You Never Eaten Before?

As an adventurous eater, it's shocking to me what people will and won't eat.
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As an adventurous eater, it's shocking to me what people will and won't eat. Morgan, for instance, isn't a vegetarian, but never ate peanut butter and jelly or turkey until she was in college. Even Katie was new to something — crawfish — until she tried it under the capable hands of John Besh this Summer. I've tried most things I can think of, but I've never eaten kohlrabi or kidneys. What have you never sampled until recently — and what's still on your to-try list?

PopSugar Living Highlights: Go Faux With Stylish Reusable Christmas Trees
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PopSugar Living Highlights: Go Faux With Stylish Reusable Christmas Trees

Go faux with 10 stylish reusable Christmas trees 10 dishes you must make this holiday season Which Internet TV box is right for you?
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Jamba Juice Testing Out Frozen Yogurt Line in California
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Jamba Juice Tests Out Frozen Yogurt Line

Between flatbreads and wraps, hot blended drinks, and oatmeal, what trend hasn't smoothie chain Jamba Juice tried to ride?
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Between flatbreads and wraps, hot blended drinks, and oatmeal, what trend hasn't smoothie chain Jamba Juice tried to ride? Frozen yogurt — at least, until now.

Yesterday, it began piloting a new line, Whirl'ns. The fro-yo — which includes eight custom-blendable flavors with various toppings such as fresh fruit — is currently being offered in 22 Northern California stores but may go nationwide if successful.

Could following closely in the footsteps of Yogen Früz, Red Mango, and Pinkberry be the answer for a company that's struggled to branch out beyond smoothies? Your thoughts are welcomed below.

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