Enjoy this refreshing treat any time of the year. Find more desserts at Culinary.net. Cool Lemon Lush Ingredients: Instructions: Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine flour and butter using pastry cutter. Press into bottom of baking pan. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. […]
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Zwetschgenkuchen German Plum Cake
Just in time for Oktoberfest, the little purplish blue Italian prune plums ripen — and all over Germany, slices of sweet, succulent “zwetschgenkuchen” fill the cases of pastry and coffee shops. This cake is also a popular dessert at Oktoberfests and all German cooks have their own generations-old recipe for it. But why is Oktoberfest […]
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Stay Sane While Moving: How to Find a Kid-Friendly Rental
Moving with kids can be stressful for all parties involved. While you’re coping with your own stress, trying to find a rental for the whole family, your kids may be worried about leaving their home or attending a new school. Before moving, you must ensure you find a kid-friendly neighborhood and a home with the […]
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How to Create a Successful Apple Orchard
There is a difference between planting an orchard that survives and one that thrives. To create an orchard that grows well and produces quality apples, a number of considerations should be addressed before any trees are planted. Chose the Right Site The site you chose for your orchard can mean the difference between a crop […]
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Recipe for Ricotta Puff Pastries with Strawberry Compote
Perfect for a party or simply indulging yourself, these addictive pastry puffs make it hard to stop at one. Easy to assemble with these step-by-step instructions, the ricotta mixture and fresh strawberry compote are dynamic together and provide a generous touch of sweetness. For the full video and instructions, plus more dessert ideas, visit Culinary.net. […]
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3G is Going Away — What it Means for You
Similar to the ways we listen to music and watch movies have changed, cellular networks are evolving too — all major wireless providers plan to shutter their 3G cellular networks this year. 3G networks are the wireless equivalent of being on dial-up internet access years ago. Built in the early 2000s, 3G networks are slower, […]
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Old Cars, Old Tires — and the DOT
There have been a number of things recently that have prompted me to look into the use of Department of Transportation (DOT) numbers on tires: a recent purchase of a used car with seemingly sound tires and a four-wheel-drive SUV that racked up 80,000 miles on a set of factory tires. In either case, knowing […]
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Brunch Tips and Recipe for Herbed Spanish Omelet
Gathering friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between breakfast and lunch, brunch is a more casual and lighter alternative to the typical dinner party. When charged with hosting a midday gathering, a little preplanning can go a long way toward ensuring your brunch get-together is as simple as it […]
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4 Ways Traditions Help Us Stay Healthy and Happy
Health experts say that establishing and maintaining family traditions can boost overall wellbeing and vitality, especially as we age. “As children become adults and move out of the house or away, the family traditions that bind us can sometimes get lost in the process,” says Aparna Abburi, president of Medicare and CareAllies with Cigna, which […]