I’m always on the lookout for recipes that double as appetizers and side items. And this one combines many of my favorite ingredients!! I’ll admit that I haven’t made it yet; the thought of pan frying all those little patties makes me a little tired; I may try baking them instead. Yield: 6 dozen appetizers […]
Continue ReadingRecipe: Pink Fluff Jell-O Salad
November 12, 2009
It’s Thanksgiving and I’ve timed the shell game of covered dishes in and out of the oven just about right. It’s finally time to spread the feast across the kitchen counters and call the family in. Nestled between the green bean casserole and the mashed potatoes, there is a bowl of bright pink fluff that […]
Continue ReadingRecipe: French’s Green Bean Casserole
November 10, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A staple of holiday meals in many households is green bean casserole. It’s an easy recipe that kids can help a parent prepare. French’s Fried Onions has established itself a key ingredient of this recipe and features the recipe prominently on its Website and for a while on its packaging. If you want to […]
Continue ReadingRecipe: Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes
November 05, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Kraft, the world’s second largest food and beverage company is one of the world’s most trusted food brands. For over fifty years, Kraft’s Jet-Puffed Marshmallows have been a part of traditional American cooking as a key ingredient in seasonal sweet potato recipes. Add some sweetness to your Thanksgiving side dishes with this classic holiday food. Prep Time: […]
Continue ReadingRecipe: Apple Cobbler
November 03, 2009
Apple cobbler is traditionally a dessert favorite, especially around the holiday season. For those of you who can relate to not being an expert chef, you may share my excitement in finding a quick, delicious recipe for apple cobbler on the back of a NillaWafer box. I must point out that this recipe only makes […]
Continue ReadingCandy Brands: Cadbury Daydream
October 31, 2009
Can you guess which company is the parent company for the following brands: Chiclets, Sour Patch Kids, Mentos, Trident, Swedish Fish and Halls cough drops? It’s Cadbury. Yes, that Cadbury – the Cadbury that makes the crème eggs which fly off the shelves around Easter each year. Cadbury’s vast portfolio includes chocolate, gum and candy, […]
Continue ReadingCandy Brands: Wonka
October 29, 2009
As you can probably guess, the Willy Wonka Candy Company began as a tie-in to the release of the film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Breaker Confections licensed the name “Willy Wonka” in 1971 to capitalize on the film’s merchandising potential then changed its name to Willy Wonka Brands in 1980. Nestlé then bought […]
Continue ReadingCandy Brands: Brach’s
October 28, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. What would Halloween be without candy corn? It has been enjoyed for over 100 years. According to Brach’s, the top branded maker of candy corn, each year Americans buy enough Brach’s candy corn that if the kernels were laid end to end, they would circle around the Earth 4.5 times. Brach’s candy pumpkin, known by […]
Continue ReadingCandy Brands: Ferrara Pan
October 23, 2009
Friends and family will likely remember “Paula’s Red Hot Marathon of 2006.” No, it wasn’t a fiery run; it was my shamless order of three cases of Red Hots direct from the manufacturer to be shipped to my door, and the consumption that ensued. I’m blaming the new baby hormones. Red Hots have always been […]
Continue ReadingWill the real Burger King please stand up?
October 15, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. This week, Burger King unveiled its new futuristic 20/20 store concept. Wow. The only thing missing from this concept is George Jetson and his boy Elroy. This announcement follows another recent fast food makeover from McDonald’s that has designed a comfortable, café-like atmosphere. These makeovers are designed to increase dine-in traffic and compete head-to-head […]
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