Free Reynolds Wrap for Earth Day!

Earth Day is next week, April 22, 2009, and to celebrate Mother Earth, Reynolds Wrap foil is offering you 100% Recycled Aluminum Free with mail-in rebate (up to $3.99)

The rebate will be available for download on Earth Day starting at 4:22 am EDT.
Quantities are limited so head over there early!

Check out ExpoTV for for reviews on all of Reynolds Wrap products like this review of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil by Elora:

1 comment April 13th, 2009

Everyone is learning to cook

Borders and Amazon both report double digit increases in cookbook sales, particularly comfort foods. While other magazines are failing, Bon Appetit magazine reports that its had a 39% increase in sales this year. It seems like people are staying in and learning to cook instead of relying on the easier (and usually more expensive) option of eating out.

Currently at Amazon you can find these books on the best sellers list:

10. Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables

Add comment April 2nd, 2009

Valentine’s Day Treats

While chocolates are the traditional Valentine’s Day gift, why not put a little bit more love and effort into your sweet Valentine’s Day offerings?

Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches

found at Parentsconnect.com

Ingredients:
* 1 box red velvet cake mix
* 1 cup butter, divided (softened to room temperature)
* 2 eggs
* 1 8 oz. package cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
* 1 1lb. box of confectioner’s sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:
For the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix cake mix, ½ cup butter and 2 eggs until combined.

Drop spoonfuls of cookie batter onto baking sheet about two inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool.

For the cream cheese filling: In a mixer, cream the remaining ½ cup butter, cream cheese and vanilla.

Gradually add sugar and mix until smooth.

To assemble: Spoon a small amount of frosting on the flat side of one cookie. Take another cookie and press together until frosting is flush with the edge.

OR for some chocolate indulgence:

Raspberry Chocolate Heart Tart

recipe found at Kaboose.com

Ingredients

* 1 purchased refrigerated pie pastry for 9-inch pie
* 1 cup (6 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
* 2/3 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 cups raspberries, rinsed and dried
* Sifted powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions

1. Place pastry circle with plastic removed on lightly floured surface; roll out slightly. Trim small amount of pastry away to form heart shape. Place heart on ungreased baking sheet. Turn edges under 1/2 inch; flute. Prick pastry with tines of fork.

2. Bake in preheated 425 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on baking sheet on wire rack.

3. Microwave morsels and sweetened condensed milk in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread over crust. Refrigerate for a few minutes or until chocolate is set.

4. Arrange raspberries over chocolate; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

For a fun and themed meal Justmejill shows you how to whip up some pink mashed potatoes at Expo.com:

Add comment February 9th, 2009

George Foreman Lean Mean Fryer?

According to GeorgeForemancooking.com:
The Lean Mean™ Fryer features our new, patented Smart Spin™ technology that knocks out up to 55% of fat absorbed in the frying process. During a special SPIN cycle that follows cooking, your Lean Mean™ Fryer uses centrifugal force to literally spin the added fat and oil off your food.

* Knocks out up to 55% of the fat absorbed during frying!*
* Patented Smart Spin™ Technology lets you spin out the fat for up to 2 minutes with low or high speed setting
* Immersed heating element promotes fast, uniform heating and provides faster temperature recovery time once food is added for delicious, crispy results
* Variable thermostat dial adjusts up to 375°F to provide the optimal frying conditions for any food
* Unique basket design to ensure food keeps its shape and doesn’t crumble during the spin cycle
* Fryer assembly separates quickly and easily for effortless maintenance and cleaning, with dishwasher-safe parts
* Cooks up to 1.4 lbs of food, 2.6L oil Capacity
* Viewing window lets you view food without letting heat out
* Timer with audible signal for precise frying
* Safety Features: Cool-touch handle; detachable, magnetic safety plug
* Temperature ready light indicates when oil is hot
* Includes more than 5 delicious recipes

I’m interested in seeing the reviews on this one once it comes out. Will it taste as good as delicious “normal” fried food? and will it REALLY knock out the fat ??

Check out Expo for reviews of current fryers like this one by Momof2disneyboys:

-Froso

Add comment November 13th, 2008

“My” Sea Salt

Awhile back I received the Tuscan blend of Sarah’s Sea Salt as a gift from my mom. The stuff smells amazing and tastes even better! I wasn’t exactly sure what to use it on, but recently sprinkled it over some zucchini brushed with olive oil, and grilled it. The zucchini tasted incredible with this blend of sea salt and Italian flavors like rosemary and lemon. Now that grilling season is here, I highly recommend picking up a canister of this herb and spice blend and using it on some of your own veggies. There are a few other blends too - Mediterranean, Provencal, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. You can find Sarah’s Sea Salt online at Amazon.com, King Arthur Flour, Coastal Goods, and more.

-(not the Sea Salt) Sarah

1 comment June 17th, 2008

Summer Fun Cupcakes

Summer is here! The end of the school year, vacations, the beach, parties and fun in the sun! Here is a video that shows a great and easy cupcake for your summer party! The kids are sure to love it and it would be a hit at any summer time party! I am planning to make some for my kids when we are on our annual Maine beach vacation! It is even simple enough that you can let the kids help out and decorate them too!

-Allyson

2 comments June 12th, 2008

Ronco Rotisserie Oven

Remember the Ron Popeil informercial with the phrase “set it and forget it!” well I do. I remember this neat gadget he created that for non cooks like me, looked like the easiest way to make something fancy without like the huge ordeal of “cooking” ..so I’ve always wanted the Ronco Rotisserie Oven because of the nice way it cooks things but it always makes the food look so good as it rotates! This reviewer can show you how it works!

-Yael

2 comments May 9th, 2008