Spring is the PERFECT time to make delicious sweet treats! Why not try GUMDROPS?! This yummy recipe is from Bickford, the makers of our wide array of flavors. They are great not only for gumdrops, but all sorts of candies, frostings, ice creams and other treats.
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Bootlegger Pork Spareribs from Cooking with Ry Recently we started getting a flood of Bourbon Powder orders after this Youtube video posted with the fantastic rub uploaded! We suggest you follow his channel to get more recipes! His use of our fantastic and unique Bourbon Powder gives
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Our world is full of delicious temptations and not-so healthy choices, which is why I like getting creative with our salt free seasonings . My favorite being this Veg Herb Blend I use it on EVERYTHING including as a satisfying butter & salt replacement on oven roasted
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Got zucchini? These Parmesan Zucchini Oven Fries will have them asking for more veggies! Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (see Cook’s Note) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/2 tbl St. Charles Grill Seasoning 1 pound zucchini (2
Read more →Nothing says “Summer” like watermelon. It goes great on a summer picnic, a brunch table, or a simple wedge added to any meal. Our slicer and melon baller combo is a must for any kitchen. You will enjoy their sturdy construction for years to come and they
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I’ve wanted to visit the Lodge Cast Iron Factory for years. We were going through Georgia last month and I found out there was a Cornbread Festival that weekend….in the same town as Lodge! And it so happens that Lodge only opens for tours that ONE weekend
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This fantastic recipe from Missouri Life Magazine is great for a “Meatless Monday” (or add your own protein of choice). We all think of loaded potatoes with regular russets, but how about the sweet potatoes? They are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Sweet potatoes are an
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My husband was away in work meeting so it seemed a good time to go exploring around Charlotte. My meandering brought me to the Living Kitchen…my first “raw” restaurant! The decor was fresh and filled with light. Table for “one”, please! Some health changes have me rethinking
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New England Clam Chowder I love this recipe for Clam Chowder. I love that it’s all made in one pot. I love that it doesn’t take long to make. I love that it’s rich and delicious. And I especially love that its flexible and versatile. I’ve tried
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Certain spices are now familiar to us, once part of the fabled trade routes of the far East. Cinnamon and cloves are now common for us. But we are still learning about other seasonings and blends. Za’atar is a new seasoning for most of us, but is
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This delicious pork tenderloin is great anytime and is a quick and delicious main course for when family and friends come over for dinner. It features honey and Julia’s Spice Blend – as in Julia Child. She originated this blend recipe and recommended it with all cuts
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Normally, I take over the kitchen. I’m usually trying out new ingredients or possible new items to sell in the shop, or preparing for an upcoming television food segment here in St. Louis. But, on that rare occasion, my husband will step in the kitchen and take
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It’s holiday time. There is so much going on that we all want festive treats to serve to friends and family, but who has time to make them? Here is a super easy and impressive appetizer to make. It can also be made in a sweet
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I just came back from Hawaii – and want to introduce you to my new friend, Merlinda, or “Merlin” as she likes to be called. She is part of the true American dream. She was born in the Phillipines but her parents went to Hawaii, the big
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I love a multi-purpose recipe – one that goes great for a breakfast, brunch, a ladies luncheon, or even a dessert. Fresh fruit is the star here – and using apples and pears shows off the Autumn harvest. Ceylon cinnamon adds rich flavor and is known to
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Apple Butter is so versatile and so easy to make! Gather up Autumn’s bounty and make up a batch of apple butter in your slow cooker! It’s an easy process that you can have simmering all day- and BONUS, your house will smell great! You can cook
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The air has turned nippy around here- leaves are falling from the trees and swirling in the streets. It’s this time of year that I love recipes with cinnamon and apples. They seem warm and comforting. This recipe for Apple Roses is easy to make and versatile. It
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I see this picture and start to salivate. I encountered this warm bowl on the coast of Oregon during recent travels. Think of rich, white clam chowder. Soft chunks of white potato and small, sweet shrimp stirred in, then topped with shredded parmesan and a sprinkling of
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Forever the Food Gypsies, we were in Darby Montana this summer and noticed a window flyer for an upcoming Sacajawea Shoshone Indian event in Salmon Idaho- it promised a dutch oven lunch, Indian dance demonstrations, and more. You had me at “dutch oven”… the food sirens were
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