Healthy Easter Treats
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Healthy Easter Treats One of the most common things associated with Easter treats is chocolate. Every year, children receive baskets full of chocolate treats that are hard on their teeth and bad for their health. This Easter, consider taking a healthier approach with this healthy but fun selection of Easter treats. Healthy Edibles You can create an Easter basket that includes some yummy edibles without going overboard with sugar filled processed chocolates. Instead, look for healthy snack foods that have less sugar and ... Read More
Entertaining at Easter
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Entertaining at Easter You think about doing it each year but you keep putting it off thinking it would be too much trouble. But now, you’ve made the decision to have guests over for Easter and now you need to decide whether to host a brunch, lunch or dinner? No matter which time of day you choose to host your gathering bring out your best dishes and show them off. Make sure to take it easy and have fun. The party ... Read More
Easter Eggs – A History
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It never fails. Year after year the stores pack their shelves with various items mean to “decorate” an egg. All dressed up for Easter, the plain, white egg you normally have for breakfast or use in your baking becomes a multi-colored, glittery, or tie-dyed work of art. If you celebrate Easter then you, too, probably purchase dozens of eggs to decorate but do you know why you do it? Is it simply because that’s what your mother did each year because ... Read More
Easter Drinks For Young And Old
Category: EasterTags: Easter Dinner Recipes, Easter Drinks For Young And Old
Easter Drinks For Young And Old There are as many drinks to be made as there are Easter foods but finding an themed beverage for your Easter dinner just got easier. We’ve gathered a few of the most popular, with and without alcohol, for your choice of Easter libation. For Young And Old Alike These thirst quenching beverages are sure to be a hit with everyone at your Easter celebration from toddler to grandma. Golden Easter Punch 6 cups water 4 cups sugar 1 (46 ounce) can ... Read More
Decorating the Perfect Easter Egg
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Decorating the Perfect Easter Egg The perfectly decorated Easter egg begins with the egg. Two of the most popular ways to decorate eggs begins with either a boiled egg or a blown (or hollowed egg). Boiled Eggs To avoid rubbery eggs do not cook eggs in boiling water. Instead, boil the water and remove the pan from the stove. Submerge the eggs in the hot, boiled water for 15-17 minutes. Blown or Hollowed Easter Eggs To hollow out an egg simply wash and dry your ... Read More
The Art of the Easter Egg Hunt
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Do you know there are many different ways to conduct an Easter Egg hunt? As a young child growing up, my parents used to add fun new twists to our Easter Egg hunt each year and some of them have become fond memories. Today, we often do the same with our children as well. If you’re looking for a fun twist for your Easter Egg hunt this year, here are a four great versions we have tried in the past. The ... Read More
5 Uses For Your Hard-Boiled Easter Eggs
Category: EasterTags: 5 Uses For Your Hard-Boiled Easter Eggs, Easter Dinner Recipes
So, you have extra hard-boiled eggs from your Easter egg dyeing adventures? Don’t blame me, you’re the one that boiled them all. But since you have a few on hand, how about a few ideas of things you can do with your extra eggs, colored or not. Deviled Eggs - The term deviled typically means spicy or hot. Adding black or cayenne pepper or even a bit of horseradish in your yolk mixture will certainly give you that taste sensation ... Read More
Using Leftovers to Create Great Salads
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How many times have you heard someone in your family say this? “I don't want that for dinner. We just had the same thing last night.” More often than not when it comes to making use of leftovers this is a common occurrence in most households. What happens next? The food stays in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days then it hits the trash. What a waste of good food and money. There's a way to use those leftovers that's ... Read More
Iceberg Lettuce isn’t Your Only Choice
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What goes in a salad? A little of this and a little of that, but 90 percent of the time it starts with crisp, green lettuce. The question is what type of greens do you like on your salad? Let's look at some of the different types of lettuce one can use to make the perfect salad. Building the perfect salad takes time. You work from the bottom up and all the fixings need to be just right. Lettuce is not ... Read More
Cool Off with a Summer Salad
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With summer days come hot, humid weather and everyone trying to find a way to stay cool. Summer also means light meals that are cool and refreshing. One of the better ways to accomplish this is to have a salad. Not just any salad but a summer salad. Summer salads made with fruits and vegetables are cool and refreshing. They aren't heavy and can be quite nutritional. These salads are also easy to throw together, which is great on those days ... Read More
