I’m giving away TWO (2) sets of beautiful and elegant Japanese chopsticks (His & Hers in a box) which I bought from a chopstick store in Asakusa, Tokyo (read my travel post). What they look like? Well, they’ll be a surprise as the store has nicely packed and wrapped the pairs of chopsticks in a box before I was able to take a picture… Hope the winners will enjoy these beautiful chopsticks!...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix 1/4 cup hot water 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 egg 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 12 cookies) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons whipping cream or milk 1 teaspoon lemon extract Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray....
Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup uncooked millet 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup frozen blueberries 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Brown sugar, if desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan heat water, millet, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until millet is tender and most of water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in frozen blueberries; cover and let stand about 3 minutes or until blueberries are hot and remaining water is absorbed....
Ingredients 6 hard-cooked eggs 1/2 cup finely shredded cheese (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, salad dressing or half-and-half 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Tiny cooked shrimp, sliced olives or sliced pimiento, if desired Preparation Peel eggs; cut lengthwise in half. Slip out yolks and mash with fork. Mix yolks and remaining ingredients except shrimp. Fill egg whites with egg yolk mixture, heaping it lightly....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons boiling water 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 3/4 cup finely chopped cooked ham (4 oz) 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons) 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, well drained 3 eggs 3/4 cup half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray....
Preparation If you’ve never played part in a murder mystery dinner, then it’s time to get familiar with the incredibly fun (and maybe a little bit spooky) concept. “A murder mystery dinner is a themed event where the unexpected happens,” explains Keith O’Leary, co-creator of Keith and Margo’s Murder Mystery USA. It involves players “who knowingly commit themselves to the art of solving a crime—and keeping them guessing right up to the end....
Preparation Do you ever find a half-empty bottle of merlot on the counter and can’t quite remember how many days it’s been there? Should you pour it down the drain or take a chance on sipping it during your next Netflix session? As a professional sommelier, I’m frequently asked how long is a bottle of wine still drinkable once it’s been opened. The short answer: It depends on the wine. Here, understanding a bottle of wine’s best window for drinking, plus how long each type of wine typically lasts once the cork has been popped....
Over the years I’ve been asked by my readers on how to cut a whole kabocha squash (Japanese pumpkin) so they could enjoy the precious fall gem. So I am here to share a complete guide on how I cut a kabocha squash (including how to peel and cook), along with some of my favorite recipes. What is Kabocha Squash Kabocha squash, also known as Japanese pumpkin, has a thin but firm green skin and bright vivid orange flesh....
Making a checkered pattern with kamaboko fish cake is super easy and quick. All you need is both pink and white kamaboko fish cakes. There is no fancy skill necessary! These checkered pattern kamaboko, otherwise known as Ichimatsu 市松 in Japanese, make a beautiful addition to your Osechi Ryori. Watch How to Make Kamaboko Checkered Pattern Step 1: Remove kamaboko from the wooden board. Step 2: Slice off the uneven edge on both ends....
Preparation After several years, an African violet can grow into a shape similar to that of a palm tree: the lower leaves tend to yellow and drop as the crown of the plant continues to grow upward. When the foliage crown reaches a couple of inches above the rim of the pot, you should rejuvenate your plant. But repotting your prized blooms might be a bit more complicated than you expected....
Preparation The time for spring cleaning is soon approaching, which means that now is the time to take an honest look at your craft supplies and part ways with items you no longer need. For the crafter, it can be hard to say goodbye to supplies you once bought with purpose-whether it was to build that birdhouse or knit a king-size blanket. But just as easy as it is to tack a new project on your to-do list, it’s just as easy to allow that list to pile to insurmountable heights....
Preparation Congratulations on your new engagement! After following the proper etiquettes of telling your friends and loved ones you’re tying the knot, you can share the exciting-though extremely personal-news with people you work with. Here’s how to handle it like a true professional. Letting your network know the big news is a truly exciting time. While you may want to shout from your office building’s rooftop, relationship expert and author Andrea Syrtash suggests sharing your engagement with your closer friends and connections at work one-on-one before informing your boss and the rest of your coworkers....
Ingredients 5 corn tortillas (6 inch) 1 1/2 cups finely shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (6 oz) 1/2 lb smoked cooked chorizo sausage, coarsely chopped 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 6 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place 4 of the tortillas in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping as necessary, about 1/2 to 1 inch up sides....
We’re down to my last post on London, and today I’ll share with you the restaurants we enjoyed, various districts we browsed through, as well as some tips and tricks if you plan on visiting. Just a reminder, this is by no means a comprehensive London travel guide. This London travel guide is written for those who might go to England one day and want ideas on what you can see and do based on my own experience....
Preparation It’s no surprise that Martha Stewart is exercising her green thumb during quarantine. On her blog, our founder showed off the beautiful blooms growing in her garden, which currently include tulips, peonies, and green ferns. “One of the gardens I’ve been giving special attention to this season is my perennial flower cutting garden, located between my main greenhouse and my Equipment Barn,” writes Martha. Her perennial garden is 150-feet by 90-feet and continues to expand each year as Martha and her personal gardener, Ryan McCallister, add more options annually....
As promised in my Basque Burnt Cheesecake recipe, I’m here to share the Japanese-style Basque Cheesecake with matcha flavor! This Matcha Basque Burnt Cheesecake (抹茶バスクチーズケーキ) is actually our family’s favorite. For good reasons. 🙂 You can find out why later, but I can assure you that both of these cheesecakes are equally outstanding and heavenly. So I hope you try both versions! First of All, What is Basque Cheesecake? For those who are not familiar, Basque Cheesecake has the iconic “burnt” exterior and it is very creamy on the inside....
Ingredients 2 bars (4 oz each) white chocolate baking squares, chopped 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 1/2 cups Chex Mix® Muddy Buddies® Snickerdoodle snack mix, slightly crushed 3/4 cup shredded coconut 4 squares (1 oz each) bittersweet baking chocolate or semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 2 teaspoons shortening Preparation Place mini paper baking cup in each of 50 mini muffin cups or place wax paper on cookie sheet....
Ingredients 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 egg 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 12 oz uncooked penne pasta (3 3/4 cups) Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired Shredded fresh basil leaves, if desired...
Ingredients 8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Slip out yolks and mash with fork. Mix remaining ingredients into yolks. Fill whites with egg yolk mixture, heaping it lightly. Arrange eggs on large serving plate. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Related Video
