As you prepare your menu for upcoming family gatherings, add this classic favorite to the table. Find more recipes at culinary.net. Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: Instructions: Heat oven 350 degrees. In 3-quart casserole dish, stir soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, green beans and 1 1/3 cups fried onions. Bake 25 minutes. Stir green bean […]
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Five Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Family while Social Distancing
Although heading into the holidays looks a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean those who are staying home have to miss out on all of the spirited activities and quality time that we look forward to all year. There are many ways to spend time with your loved ones while following local guidelines and […]
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Abby Fischer — Turning Passion Into a Business
Even as a young child, Abby Fischer loved watching baking shows and The Food Network instead of cartoons. “The creations they made blew me away,” the 16-year-old says. “The things they created were not just food but art. Being able to have a creative outlet like baking that I can share with friends and family […]
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Savor Holiday Fun with Seasonal Sweets
Festive fun and baking holiday treats go hand-in-hand, and these Christmas Tree Cheesecake Brownies provide a perfect way to enjoy a holiday tradition in the kitchen with loved ones. Decorate your own version using green and white frosting, sprinkles of your choice and candy canes for “stumps” in the tree-shaped sweets. Visit milkmeansmore.org to find […]
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A Bad Hair Day is Fine for This Duck
Birds come in all shapes and sizes, with adaptations specific to the habitats in which they live. Some birds reside in forests, while others are from the desert. Many wade along the water’s edge and others prefer to go swimming. Among those who make their living in the water are geese, swans, ducks, cormorants, alcids, […]
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Recipe for White Hot Chocolate
When it’s cold outside, start up the fireplace, get your favorite slippers on, wrap up in a warm blanket and snuggle on the couch with this delicious White Hot Chocolate. Find more recipes at Culinary.net. White Hot Chocolate Ingredients: Instructions: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 of the half & half, white chocolate baking pieces, […]
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Tips for Decorating Interior Stairways for the Holidays
Greenery? Stockings? Lights? Decorating interior stairways can take many forms. This holiday season, as people are quarantined indoors, they can expand decorations beyond the tree and mantel to include unique stairway accents. L.J. Smith Stair Systems, experts in manufacturing stair parts for more than 135 years, has gathered stairway decorating tips from several influencers across […]
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Designing a Dedicated Home Office Space for Maximum Productivity
The way people work and conduct business has evolved from a traditional, brick-and-mortar platform (think factories and office buildings) to a less structured, more fluid environment. Many can now establish an office or workspace anywhere in the world and still conduct their business or work without skipping a beat — thanks in large part to […]
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Three Delectable Desserts for Holiday Celebrations
Whether you’re a chocolate lover or prefer traditional seasonal flavors like peppermint and gingerbread, these tasty, dairy-inspired treats from Milk Means More provide heartwarming ways to tingle your taste buds while bringing everyone together. Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding provides a sweet, fruity, hearty dessert while Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies combine chocolatey goodness with creamy cheesecake and […]