http://www.tasteofhome.com/article/tom-cruise-coconut-cake-recipe/  Made the Coconut Cake That Tom Cruise Gifts for Christmas, and It’s Award-Worthy Kristina Vänni, Updated: Dec. 15, 2023 KRISTINA VÄNNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Hollywood stars look forward to receiving the 'Tom Cruise cake' during the holiday season. This white chocolate and coconut Bundt cake is legendary, but you don't need to be … Continue reading A version of Tom Cruise’s favorite coconut/white chocolate gift cake →

https://www.allrecipes.com/the-best-store-bought-vanilla-frosting-taste-test-8409856? I Tried 6 Store-Bought Vanilla Frostings and This One Tops Them All Hint, it’s probably one you’ve tried. By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara Haas RDN, LDN, is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in the culinary arts. She works as a freelance writer, recipe developer, media authority, public speaker, and consultant dietitian/chef. … Continue reading Best store-bought vanilla frostings →

http://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2023/12/06/coffee-grinding-science-static-droplet/ There’s a better way to grind coffee, according to science Static electricity builds up on beans during grinding, creating mess and waste. Scientists have a simple solution. By Carolyn Y. Johnson December 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EST Grinding coffee is a messy business. Static electricity builds up on the grounds, leaving a clingy mess … Continue reading A better way to grind coffee, according to science →

http://www.thekitchn.com/best-frozen-chicken-pot-pie-23437063 3 Frozen Chicken Pot Pies That Are (Almost) Better than Homemade Stephanie Ganz Once a professional chef (in the lifetime before kids), Stephanie Ganz has written for Bon Appetit, Eater, BUST, and Virginia Living and is a regular contributor to Richmond Magazine. She lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, two girls, and one … Continue reading Three top frozen chicken pot pies →

Reading this article truly highlighted the difference between various cuisines. Of the eight spices listed, I regularly use only cinnamon. http://www.wsj.com/articles/best-essential-spices-for-your-kitchen-89c9ff1 You Don’t Need Dozens of Spices in Your Kitchen. Just These 8. Why hoard spices that will only go stale before you use them? This tightly curated capsule collection offers countless flavor combinations. By Reem … Continue reading A list of the author’s essential eight spices for your kitchen — are they yours? →

https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/church-recipes [Posting this in case you've just realized you have a gap in your Thanksgiving menu. Click thru for at least one item that will please your guests.] Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both … Continue reading 52 Classic church recipes Southerners serve every Sunday →

https://www.allrecipes.com/why-cranberry-sauce-cans-are-upside-down-8403618 Mystery Solved: Ocean Spray Explains Why Cranberry Sauce Cans Are Upside-Down It makes sense, sort of. By Robin Shreeves | Published on November 16, 2023 I’m not sure any dish on the Thanksgiving table divides people more than cranberry sauce. Are you team homemade or team canned? Are you team jellied or team whole … Continue reading Why is the cranberry sauce can upside down? →

betterreport.com/how-to-keep-bananas-from-going-brown/ How to Keep Bananas From Going Brown Fresh bananas seem to turn brown in the blink of an eye, and far too often go to waste. Once a banana has lost its vibrant yellow color, there’s little that can be done to reverse the ripening process, leaving us no choice but to toss them … Continue reading How to maximize the life of bananas →

http://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/11/06/make-your-own-wedding-cake/ Why I made my own wedding cake — despite everyone’s best advice Perspective by Joan Niesen, NFL Editor November 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST The night before my wedding, a well-meaning friend asked me what time I was “getting started” in the morning. Without missing a beat, I explained that it doesn’t take long … Continue reading Making your own wedding cake is possible — really →

http://www.allrecipes.com/article/best-canned-pumpkin-puree/? The Best Canned Pumpkin Puree to Buy We tried all the canned pumpkin we could get our hands on and these are the ones worth buying. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Published on November 14, 2022 PHOTO: TYREL STENDAHL/ALLRECIPES It's fall so besides it being sweater and flannel season, it's also pumpkin season. And … Continue reading Best canned pumpkin for different -purposes →