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Fresh Fruit Desserts for Your Easter Buffet

Spring is in the air, so why not add some color to your Easter buffet with fresh seasonal fruit? The following desserts are excellent alternatives to the traditional all-chocolate creations typically featured at Easter feasts. Not only are they simple to make, they’re also relatively healthy as well. BLUEBERRY COBBLER BARS Ingredients for Crust: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into cubes Ingredients for Pastry Cream: 4 large eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 … Continue reading →

Visiting the Farmer’s Market

You seem them on every corner during the summer months. Well, at least around our area you do. But if not, check in the paper. They typically advertise them. Utilizing your local farmers market, or small fruit and vegetable stand is a sure money saver. These wonderful resources are stocked full of fresh, ripe produce in all types of varieties. From juicy, sweet fruits, to crunchy, healthy vegetables, all of our favorites are present. And there is no better time of year than summer to enjoy some of these treats! So how do you save money at a farmer’s market? … Continue reading →

More Christmas Centerpiece Ideas

Christmas is getting close, but some of us still have decorating to do! Even if you are already finished displaying your regular decorations, you probably have room for at least a centerpiece or two. Maybe you’d like something to dress up your dinner table, although these ideas can be used to decorate any surface. Peppermint Pleasures Place a white pillar candle on a clear glass plate. Tie a red ribbon around the candle and then surround it with unwrapped red and white peppermint disk candies and small and large traditional candy canes. You can make a similar centerpiece using other … Continue reading →