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This week, for Jenny's fall break, we're firing up the old crap car and taking a trip to beautiful Lawrence, KS (wah wah wah), and after we take in the art, shopping, bars, etc., we're taking a detour to Stull, KS, which was allegedly one of the seven gates of hell. Fact or fiction, it doesn't matter; we've decided to give it a shot, and at least ( Read more... )

Straight from Paula Deen's Holiday Baking issue for this month:

Gently swirl your cheesecake batter with a knife to create the "marbled" effect.

Also, freeze your baked/ cooled cheesecakes still in their springform pans so they will release better and be easier to transfer to a serving platter. For deeper colors in your marbling, add a few more ( Read more... )

October is here! Break out the Pumpkin Ale and prepare for haunted housing or chilling outdoor parties by a  fire pit! That's right, Fall is upon us. However, while chilly nights, crunchy leaves, and crisp morning air with sunshine may be a great relief from such a humid summer, those with allergies or otherwise, may be feeling like their immune ( Read more... )