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Holiday baking can always be fun and makes for excellent and inexpensive gifts. Just follow the recipe below and, for gifts, package decorated cookies in fesitve cellophane bags with ribbon ties.  
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees […]

Panettone was once a well kept Italian secret baked for the Christmas Holidays in Italy. Now, the secret is out. Panettone is served around the world. Here is a great easy version of the traditional Panettone you can make for a stress free Holiday along with the story of the traditional Panettone. 
Christmas in Italy would […]

When a friend brought me a bag of 20 apples that he had hand-picked from a tree in his backyard, I had no idea what I would do with them.
Thinking of the time of year, I knew I wanted to make something for my family for the holidays, while not blowing up my calorie […]

Hungry Girl, Lisa, shares her “Top Ate” Guidelines for steering clear of the typically unavoidable Thanksgiving bloat…
1. Eat breakfast and a protein-packed lunch before the big feast. If you starve yourself during the day, you could wind up SO crazy-famished by the time you sit down at the dinner table that you gobble up WAY too much […]

Bruschetta is a food that originated in central Italy.  In Tuscany, bruschetta is called fettunta – which literally means ‘oiled slices.’ 
In the USA, we tend to think of bruschettaf mainly as grilled slices of Italian bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and garlic. 
In Italy it is one of the easiest and quickest dishes to […]

Just about this time of year, when the Fall temps drop and classes are in full swing, sometimes something as simple as curling up with a cup of hot chocolate and big, fluffy marshmallows or homemade chocolate chip cookies makes all the stress of looming exams and papers melt away- even if for a moment.  
One New York bakery […]

We’re a big fan of Hungry Girl’s creative takes on our favorite sips and bites. Her website is jam-packed with healthy alternatives to everything from corn dogs to cupcakes. Just in time for cooler temps outside, we found her rendition of Starbuck’s Caramel Apple Cider. It’s so close to the real deal that we had to share this guilt-free […]

Looking for something quick and easy to snack on? We’re wild for this simple solution to the munchies.
No measuring or cooking required!

Peanut butter chips
Raisins
Salted Peanuts
Low-fat vanilla granola

Simply mix ingredients, using the granola as your base, and enjoy!
This recipe is based on Rachel Ray’s version.

With fall right around the corner, you might want to start thinking of ways to strengthen your immune system so you won’t catch the wicked cold your roommate came down with last week or the infamous flu that’s been going around your circle of friends.  Protein helps grow and replenish bodily tissues and can be […]

 Bruschetta Gratinate

4 ounces of  fontina cheese
Small handful of fresh arugula leaves (washed, dried, chopped)
2 very ripe tomatoes
5 slices of crusty, Italian style bread
4 tblsps extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil

 Cut  fontina cheese into small slices
 Cut tomatoes into small cubes (eliminate the seeds).
Chop arugula.
 Put  bread slices on cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil, enough to wet […]