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The people responsible for your Ferrero Rocher binges at Christmas are about to win you over with their most indulgent chocolates yet. 

Recently, Kinder Bueno treated local media to a blindfolded tasting of their delicious chocolates and recipes concoted from the new bars.  Brand Manager Louis Chaffringeon wooed the ladies with his accent (he's from France) while hunky male models...
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Summer's gone and the crisp autumn air turns your thoughts from late summer barbecues to holiday entertaining. This year, you promised yourself, you will throw that big bash you've always said you would but never got around to.

It needs to be memorable, affordable, and as much fun to plan as to attend. Where do you start?

1. The Venue
The unpredictable weather requires you to host indoors,...
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All summer long you've enjoyed fresh garden produce and bush-ripened berries. Autumn is a time for orchard apples and grapes, potatoes, late tomatoes, and a zillion varieties of squash.

Squash? Yes, really. This veggie group is loaded with healthy vitamins, keeps well in cool storage, and is surprisingly versatile. I for one have always overlooked squash. Even the name sounds vaguely revolting....
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There's nothing more comforting than a good cuppa java. It is especially enjoyable when you have the satisfaction of knowing you are drinking organic coffee, or better, Fair Trade Organic Coffee. But what does that all really mean? "Fair Trade" and "Organic" are terms we'd like to think we understand but when it comes down to it, most of us don't know anything beyond what the product...
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What to do with the overflow of fresh summer fruits and veggies? If your peaches are in danger of growing the wrong kind of fuzz, it's time to turn it into a jam or a peach salsa!

My little sis Pamela is a pickler.  A quick peak in her cupboard on a random Saturday afternoon reveals homemade pickles, fresh raspberry jam, strawberry preserve and rows of peach salsa.  Though she was...
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by Nidhi Punyarthi

It is late summer, which means that the weather outdoors is pretty much perfect. This is the ideal opportunity to spend time with family and friends enjoying warm breezes and delicious fresh food. You still have time to make this a possibility... by throwing an inexpensive and easy-to-plan garden party! Check out these tips to throw a hassle-free garden party your guests will...
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Another great recipe idea from Chez Pim...

Ok, these are not pop-tarts exactly, how about just-like-pop-tarts-but-without-the-stuff-you-can't-spell (or say)? It's super easy, all you need is a good butter pie dough and delicious jam of your choice. And if you're one of those who think a great pie is all about a good crust--I am of course one--these pop-tarts are perfect for you...

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Suddenly I'm in the mood for canning, thanks to Chez Pim...

So, what do you do when you found a big box of the fabulous Green Gage Plums at the farmers market? Make jam, of course!

Green Gage plums are called Reine Claude in French. These particular ones, with greenish-yellow skin and occasional red blush, are called Reine Claude Crottée I believe. No matter the name, Reine Claudes...
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Chez Pim's posted just a simple picture of some truly scrumptious desserts at a cafe in Santa Cruz. I almost want to head over to Expedia.com... just for a look-see.

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Back to basics, with Chez Pim...

Amish milk, fresh strawberries, two antique hand-crank machines--ice, salt, sugar, and some serious muscle power.

Simple as that, and it's one of the best ice cream I've ever had. Simple as that...

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