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Springtime is the perfect season to master an angel food cake. The light, airy, and spongy dessert is wonderfully versatile. It can be served with strawberries and whipped cream for an upscale take on classic strawberry shortcake. Or offer it with coconut ice cream and mango sauce for a tropical-inspired treat. Or plate it with chocolate sauce and raspberries for a decadent dish. Or . . . see, Read more
Although my 52 Weeks of Baking series is officially over, that doesn't mean I won't be in the kitchen all the time. This year, in addition to trying new recipes, I have vowed to share my kitchen experiments with you guys. As much as I love recipes, I also just enjoy throwing things together and seeing what I get. I'll warn you now, these don't always work like I planned, but sometimes I get Read more
We're one step closer to knowing who'll take home top honors in this year's James Beard Awards — the so-called "Oscars of the food world." Semifinalists were announced a month ago, and they included the likes of Stephanie Izard, Michael Symon, and Suzanne Goin. The awards, which will be newly sponsored by Groupon and hosted by Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai, and Traci Des Jardins, won't happen until Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Flowers, dresses, friends, yummy food, cake, and dancing. What’s not to like about weddings? Well, just one little thing: its drain on our bank accounts. Getting married is a big deal, and you want to be there to celebrate with your friends. But that often entails shelling out for an engagement gift, a shower present, the Read more
When I decide to make something, say an angel food cake, I start by searching for a recipe. Then I read as many angel food cake recipes I can find and select the one that sounds the best. This can take hours because I love reading recipes! It's a crazy addiction, but I know I'm not alone: Susannah also enjoys reading recipes. How about you? Do you like reading recipes? Do You Enjoy Read more
Aida Mollenkamp's convinced you don't have to sneak cauliflower into your eggs or beets into your chocolate cake in order to get your fill of healthy food. We caught up with her at the Taste in Los Angeles, where she explained her holistic approach to cooking wholesome, delectable food for friends and family. Also, find out what big project she's been keeping busy with. Plus, learn the biggest Read more
We took a moment to savor the sweet side of things at the Taste in Los Angeles, where we caught up with baker extraordinaire Duff Goldman, the star of Food Network's forthcoming Sugar High. We made a pit stop in front of his breathtaking custom angel cake to get his opinion on faddy foods like cupcakes and deep-fried butter, as well as his advice for beginning bakers. Keep watching to find out Read more
Roll out some gluten-free pie crust and bake a berry pie for the Fourth — Gluten-Free Girl Enjoy a healthier cocktail from Santa Monica's True Food Kitchen — Tone It Up Brewskis and barbecues might be a bad mix: mosquitoes love beer drinkers — That's Fit.ca Bring on the low-calorie angel food cake for your Independence Day red, white, and blue desserts — Fit Bottomed Girls Learn why Read more
