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Ditch the Milk! 5 (Even Better) Ways to Eat Cereal

There's nothing like slurping a big spoonful of crunchy cereal from a bowl of cold milk.

There's nothing like slurping a big spoonful of crunchy cereal from a bowl of cold milk. But in the event that you simply don't "got milk" or want to mix it up a bit, you and your cereal should look no further. Between the sugary (mom's favorite), the fruity, and the crunchy, there's rarely a cereal that's not good to eat beyond the bowl. If you're feeling adventurous or need an excuse to eat cereal past breakfast, try these five ways to enjoy your favorite snack.

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Taste Test: Smucker's Fall Toppings

Cinnamon is looking to be a popular flavor this season.

Cinnamon is looking to be a popular flavor this season. Not only did PartySugar and I recently have a chance to try Ritz's new Brown Sugar Cinnamon Crackers, but we also took the time to put two of Smucker's limited-edition ice cream topping flavors, Pumpkin Spice and Apple Cinnamon, to the test. Did they prove to be goopy and gross, or were these spoonable sauces the epitome of holiday sugar and spice? Find out after the jump

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Simple Tip: Heat Syrup in Hot Water

During our girls Winter weekend, my sister made the most delicious corn cakes with spicy sausage for breakfast.

During our girls Winter weekend, my sister made the most delicious corn cakes with spicy sausage for breakfast. Since we were feeding a crowd, it was necessary to heat the entire bottle of maple syrup.

While you can easily heat syrup in the microwave, the best way to heat syrup or ice cream toppings is in a pot of hot water. The temperature gradually increases and no burnt or caramelized crystals form.

Start by filling a large saucepan with water. Loosen the cap on the syrup and gently place the bottle in the water. Heat over medium-high heat, bring the water to a simmer, and warm the syrup. Keep an eye on it to ensure that it doesn't burn.

Got a tip for heating syrup? Please share with us below!