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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Crisps® and Beer Marshmallows
With football season upon us, the beer and Pretzel Crisps®will be flowing plenty. Sweeten up your typical tailgating snacks with a little marshmallow goodness. You can make these chocolate covered Pretzel Crisps®and beer marshmallows with or without the chocolate. Not so adventurous with your taste buds? Leave the beer out and make a basic Pretzel [...]
Pumpkin Spice Bars
Now that fall has arrived here in New England, I’m all about the warm, delicious comfort foods—pumpkin pie, apple crisp, turkey stuffing—but I don’t love the extra calories that come with them. Of course, I’d never be able to avoid my favorite seasonal dishes, so instead of refraining all all autumn long, I like to [...]
Six Ways to Save Money on a Cruise
My husband and I recently returned from a “7 Day Exotic Western Caribbean” cruise, which visited Cozumel, Mexico, Belize City, Belize, Roatan, Honduras, and Grand Cayman. We had an absolute blast visiting all of the different islands and cruising around the Caribbean. It was truly a vacation of a lifetime, but, as you can imagine, it wasn’t the [...]
Recipes for End of Summer Entertaining
Even though summer is winding down there’s still plenty of time to do some summer entertaining! In the warmer months, it’s great to have guests stop by and visit over some snacks and drinks. You don’t want to spend all your time cooped up in the kitchen on a gorgeous summer day (especially when there [...]
Patriotic Pretzel Crisps® Pudding Pie
Easy entertaining is the name of the game on the 4th of July. Whether you plan to venture into the city to watch a big fireworks display or host a laid-back barbeque in your backyard, chances are you’ll probably share a meal with family and friends on this Independence Day. How about giving your time [...]
Edible Pretzel Crisps® Mustaches…
…that are Sure to Make Dad Laugh. No need to scramble around last minute for a Father’s Day gift. Make him something special that is sure to invoke a few chuckles. These ‘staches are hilarious and edible, and we all know that humor and food are the quickest way to Dad’s heart. Whether you are [...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pretzel Crisp Cookies
I don’t know about you, but every once in awhile I get a craving for a big, thick, chewy cookie. The key word here being “big.” I’m talking about a monster-size cookie with lots of chips, bits, and flavors, and, of course, no “regular” size cookie will satisfy my craving. It needs to be big! [...]
Cupcake Liner Tealight Floaters
Being the perfect entertainer requires a lot of work and creativity. Not to mention running around from store to store, searching for just the right coordinating accessories. It can become daunting at times. Don’t bother wasting your time and money. The key is to double dip. Use the cupcake liners from your dessert table to [...]
Decorative Balloon Topiary Project
It’s about that time of year again, when the weather improves and parties begin to move outdoors. When planning the outside festivities this season, one must consider not only the decorations but also the backyard greenery. A simple solution is to combine the two, by creating a balloon topiary. No need for planting, soiling, or [...]
