China is the world’s leading exporter of food products. The country uses innovative methods and technologies to get these products to global markets as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Not surprisingly, many foods suffer from this. Here is a list of eight Chinese foods that contain dangerous substances that we should avoid. 1 – SOY … Read more
I first heard of this Wisconsin pastry on my families annual trip to door county for fall fest. It’s a delicious flakey baked pastry stuffed with a filling of your choice and glazed in a royal vanilla icing. This recipe teaches you how to laminate a dough to build the signature flakey layers of this … Read more
This salad is no ordinary side dish – it’s a flavor explosion that can be prepared in minutes and still tastes like a real treat. The “Eat Me Stupid” salad is just the thing when you’re in a hurry but still want something hearty and filling on the table. The combination of spicy cooked ham, … Read more
Why Do Hotels Always Place a Cloth Across the Bed? If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel, you’ve probably noticed a narrow strip of fabric placed across the foot of the bed. Many people wonder why it’s there and what purpose it actually serves. While it may seem like just a decorative touch, this piece … Read more
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 45-50 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes (+ rising time) Yield:1 loaf (9×5 inch) Ingredients · 2 ½ – 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided · 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet) · 2 tablespoons granulated sugar · 1 teaspoon salt · ½ teaspoon garlic powder … Read more
Before electric irons, many homes and professional launderers used charcoal box irons (also called coal irons). The body is cast iron shaped like a small metal box with a hinged lid. Heat came not from a cord but from glowing charcoal placed inside the cavity. Key features you can spot in the photo Wooden handle: … Read more
Ingredients For the Bread: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Cinnamon Filling: 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon For the Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 … Read more
A sweet and creamy dip inspired by the classic Buckeye candy—perfect for dipping pretzels, fruit, or cookies. Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk Instructions: ↓ See next page ↓
Ingredients: For the Cake: 1 box of white cake mix Ingredients needed for cake mix (usually water, oil, and eggs) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup brown sugar For the Frosting: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Method: see continuation on … Read more
Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup blueberry jam or … Read more
