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Preparation A beautifully decorated cake with smooth buttercream and intricate decorations will always stop us in our tracks. If you’ve never frosted a cake before, the process may seem intimidating. But the sweet result is well worth the effort, which is why we’re walking beginner bakers through the process of frosting a cake. Ahead, we explain what tools you need, how long to let a cake cool before decorating it, and the best way to apply the frosting and garnishes....

The ingredients for broccoli cheddar soup are actually very basic and only require a little work to bring out all the wonderful flavors. Of course, one of the main ingredients fresh broccoli. You can use frozen broccoli if you like, but frozen broccoli can often have very few florets and lots of stems. By using fresh broccoli you can have perfect broccoli florets. And of course, it’s always better to use fresh when you have the chance....

Although I’m not always a huge fan of margaritas, I do happen to love this Margarita Cake. I tested this recipe years ago when I was involved in putting together the Junior League of San Diego Cookbook: California Sol Food. The cake received very high ratings from recipe testers and therefore made it into the cookbook. And it’s a margarita cake recipe that doesn’t use a cake mix for a base....

Preparation It’s a longstanding belief that the brains of men and women operate differently, but a new study conducted by a team of researchers from Stanford Medicine confirms this fact once and for all. The group of scientists found more than 1,000 gene-activation differences between female and male brains. “Using these genes as entry points, we’ve identified specific groups of brain cells that orchestrate specific sex-typical behaviors,” says senior author Professor Nirao Shah in a statement....

We love the classic Cheese and Bacon Crispy Potato Skins, but anything pizza flavoured is always a winner! I love pizza and I love potato (oh – and cheese), so it was inevitable that I would do a mash up of the two. I’ve made pizza potato skins in the past using full size potatoes, but I found that there was too much pizza sauce and cheese required to fill the potato skin (because the scooped out potato bowl is quite deep)....

For Pretzel Dough: 4 cups organic all purpose flour ½ cup organic spelt flour 1½ tsp salt 3 tbsp organic unsalted butter, very soft at room temperature 1½ cups water, warm 1 tbsp organic sugar 2 ½ tsp active dry yeast 1 organic egg yolk ½ cup baking soda For Filling Ingredients: 3 tsp pesto 3 tsp feta goat cheese 1 tbsp mascarpone cheese 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 cup parmesan cheese...

2 tsp fruit powder, any flavor or combination of flavors 2 tsp granulated sugar Whizz fruit powder and sugar together in a coffee grinder until fully combined. Fold over the bottom of a paper straw. Pour powder into the straw until almost full, leaving room to fold over the top. Fold over the top of the straw. Serve and enjoy. Sugar: 2g : Calcium: 1mg Calories: 13kcal Carbohydrates: 3g Fat: 1g...

The Entry to the Home: This the entry to our home. Note the tile flooring in the “before” photo. I know some people might like the tile, but we opted to take it out because we really wanted all wood floors. The tile was very shiny and just not our style at all. Metro West Wholesale is the company we ordered our wood flooring from. We chose French Oak “Moda” from the Mediterranean Collections by California Classics, and we love it!...

Here’s a slow cooker recipe I tried out on my family on one of our nights of kid-sport’s activities. Ribs are my son’s favorite, so I knew he’d be super happy with this one. The sauce is a little sweet because of the apple butter- completely appealing to the kiddos. And if you use Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce, well… everyone loves that one, right? It’s our favorite. You’ll need to plan ahead : marinating the ribs in their spices overnight....

Every kernel is so sweet and crunchy, you won’t want to share! As a self-confessed dessert addict, I like sweet snacks better than savory. That’s why I prefer caramel corn over salted, and kettle corn over buttered. So, you can only imagine how excited I was to try this recipe! This kettle corn is so darn tasty, and it is shockingly easy to make. Ready to fall in love? Let’s get poppin’!...

Preparation Bringing your cat to the veterinarian for regular check-ups is just one part of his or her care—ultimately, keeping your feline healthy starts at home. Aside from helping them stay active and nourished with a healthy diet, you should also ensure they are staying hydrated throughout the day. On average, cats should drink between 8 to 16 ounces of water per day, says Teri Byrd, DVM. Unfortunately, they can be picky about the containers you put that water in, which makes them less likely to drink....

Preparation Are you hoping to add some antique style to your home? Thankfully, you won’t have to revamp every part of your interior’s décor to achieve this look. In fact, simply adding a vintage-inspired rug can get the job done. “Selecting a rug that has a lived-in or vintage feel adds character,” Raymond Jimenez, the founder and creative director of RAYMOND NICOLAS, says. “I personally like when vintage-style rugs are placed in ultra-modern homes because they make the space more casual and palatable....

Preparation Labor Day in the United States takes place annually on the first Monday in September. While some may associate this holiday with summer nearing its end, the day as a whole dates back to the late 1800s, and it was meant to create fair treatment for workers. According to Teresa Ghilarducci, Bernard L. and Irene Schwartz professor of economics and the director of the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis (SCEPA), the year 1883 is when members of the labor movement specifically disputed overwhelming working hours....

If you love all things in Japan, then you might be familiar with sushi. As a matter of fact, this type of food can be classified as a food group in itself, especially as most people around the world are fascinated with freshness. Beyond this, sushi is seen as a masterful art of creating food, with the likes of Jiro Ono from Jiro Dreams of Sushi as one of the best in the field, hence three Michelin stars under his name....

Whether making pudding from scratch or using an instant mix, you easily can whip up a dessert that looks complex in less than 30 minutes. If you’re worried that using instant pudding is cheating, don’t be! If it’s good enough for Magnolia Bakery, it’s good enough for anyone. Wondering how you can use that pistachio pudding mix you bought on a whim? Check out this list of 15 amazing pudding desserts that are easy and always impressive....

If you’re already a pretty big fan of oatmeal, then these oatmeal recipes won’t surprise you. But they will give you a few more options for spicing up your morning routine. I love oatmeal for breakfast because it’s a hearty, healthy way to start my day, and there are so many different ways you can eat it! If you’re a fruit person, you can add several different types of berries and fruits to your morning bowl of oats....

They’re perfect for a hearty breakfast, but let’s be honest; they’re delicious all day long! Whether it’s a lazy Sunday morning at home or a busy weekday afternoon, avocado toast is just the thing to brighten your mood. And these sensational recipes range from crazy simple to utterly sophisticated. Some are vegan and vegetarian-friendly, while others have luxurious runny eggs or salty meat on top. So, get ready to find your new favorite with this list of insanely good avocado toast recipes....

My house is full of dessert lovers, so whenever I bake something, it’s guaranteed to disappear pretty quickly. Seriously, I don’t even need to worry about storing leftovers. Treats are gone in the blink of an eye. That’s why these sheet pan desserts are so near and dear to me. These recipes take the same amount of work and time required to bake standard-sized sweets, but they yield much larger quantities....

From sausage burgers and breakfast casseroles to pizza and pasta, the possibilities are endless. I think Italian sausage is such an underrated protein. This savory and smoky meat is the easiest way you can add oomph to any dish. Plus, since it tastes great whether on its own or added to other ingredients, you won’t run out of recipe options where Italian sausage is involved. So, the next time you do your grocery shopping, be sure to hit the refrigerator section, get two to three packs of this tasty bad boy, and try these recipes when you get home....

There’s no need for a thick blanket or a cozy jacket where these curries are involved! One bowl is more than enough to make you feel all warm and tingly inside. And if you think there’s only one kind of Indian curry, you’re mistaken. There’s a wide variety of this delectable stew, and they’re all a must-try. Whether you’re like your curry dry or saucy, flavored with coconut milk and or pureed peppers, this collection has it all....