Chocolate-Covered Strawberries in No Time at All


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How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

If there's one thing I could eat every day, it's chocolate and fruit. Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of those decadent desserts that people save for special, romantic occasions, but I don't really understand that. This technique for dipping your strawberries in melted chocolate is so simple, it can and should be enjoyed regularly. While many recipes tell you to melt chocolate and butter Read more

Angelina Hits the Farmers Market With Short-Haired Shiloh, Pax, and Knox!


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Angelina Jolie With Short-Haired Shiloh Pictures

Angelina Jolie brought her children Shiloh, Pax, and Knox to a farmers market in LA Sunday. There was more fun in store for the little ones besides sampling the produce and chocolate-covered strawberries, though. Knox was able to take a ride on a pony and swings, then inspect a bouncy castle. The gang was also treated to some Italian ices. Shiloh debuted a new short hair cut! Pax, meanwhile, kept Read more

Pretty Packaging Tips For Edible Gifts


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Packing Holiday Edible Gifts

From homemade gin to chocolate caramel corn, we've got you covered when it comes to edible gifts for the holidays. But now it's time to wrap 'em up! We've grouped your tasty goodies into five categories: cookies, jams and sauces, spirits, nuts and popcorn, and spices. Click on for tips and wrapping products to package your yummy gifts with style. And if you're shipping them, be sure to check out Read more

5 Ways With Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels


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Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

After mastering the art of chocolate-dipped chicharrónes, I became obsessed with coating just about everything in chocolate — in particular, pretzels. Dipping the salty sticks into chocolate over the double boiler became a part of my Winter-to-Spring weekend routine, and I quickly learned that not only are chocolate-covered pretzels more fun to make yourself, but there's also a ton that can be Read more

Bikini-Clad Gwyneth Paltrow Bares Her Sexy Abs For Self Magazine


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Gwyneth Paltrow Bikini Self Magazine

Gwyneth Paltrow posed for Self's May cover in a bright blue swimsuit top and jean shorts. She's promoting her new cookbook, My Father's Daughter, and shares an excerpt from the book and some of yummy recipes, including fudgy chocolate brownies. Gwyneth Paltrow's bikini body stays in perfect shape thanks to all her workouts with Tracy Anderson, and the actress touches on her rigorous fitness Read more

How to Throw an Après Snow Hot Chocolate Party


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Throw a Hot Chocolate Party

More than 70 percent of the US is currently covered in snow! The weekend is upon us and that means lots of tots spending time outside sledding, building snowmen, and making angels in the snow. When all of the cold, outdoor fun is done, warm up your lil ones and their friends with a hot chocolate party that will get them toasty in no time. Using Smita Bhakta's Winter Warmer Party as our guide, Read more