Nuts for Nut Butters

South Americans and Africans were grinding up nuts into a paste for centuries, however, peanut butter as we know it today was created in the 1890s, John Harvey Kellogg. People experimented with many different nut spreads but the peanut butter varieties became the most …
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Crazy for Key West

With Summer in full swing we’re really loving on Key Lime Pie (check out our new recipe – we added chocolate to the crust!). But this chill dessert got us thinking about Key West and all the other delicious foods the island is known …
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Kitchen Clear-Ups

Baking is challenging enough just following the recipe! We wanted to make your kitchen sessions a little easier by clearing up some common confusions that often pop up. Consider it a baking FAQ! Macaron vs Macaroon A common misconception, macarons and macaroons are not …
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6 Chocolate Recipes for Easter

1. Spiced and Iced AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate Drink There’s nothing like an ice cold drink on a warm spring day–and chocolate makes it even better! Our rich, creamy, and refreshing iced chocolate drink featuring AMERICAN HERITAGE Finely Grated Chocolate is perfect for any time …
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Candied Fruit

Candied fruit may not be quite as popular as a standalone treat as it once was, but it has not lost its beauty and its usefulness when creating confectionery works of art, or simply a wonderful dessert for family and friends. It’s history goes …
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Edible Flowers: Nature’s Gift

Flowers truly are nature’s gift, available to delight all the senses, including sight, smell and even taste! Nasturtiums, roses, even violets and daisies are edible. We should know, we had a taste of a pansy recently and it provided a satisfying herbal accent to …
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Let it Snow!

Snow can turn the most ordinary backyard, street or vista into something truly extraordinary. The transformative nature of snow has been the inspiration for everything from richly rendered landscapes to the backdrop of our favorite films – think Frozen. While snow can slow travel …
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