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Guest: Praeventia

Sarah Jobin from Leclerc Foods joins The Balancing Act to discuss healthier cookies and granola bars, and explain some secrets to healthier snacking for the entire family.

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100% Fruit Snacks – Good For You, Made Easy

Guest: Sun-Rype Products Ltd.

Dr. Janet Brill reveals a tasty and healthy solution to get more fruit and veggies in your families diet!

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Helping people with diabetes find balance

Guest: Abbott Laboratories

In this segment we meet with Lorena Drago from the makers of Glucerna® to learn some great information on managing diabetes, as well as quick and easy meal plans and tips to balance your lifestyle.

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How to make your cakes moist & even

Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

The main reason cake becomes dry is that it is over-baked. So to make your cake moist and delicious, check the cake with a toothpick at the shorter end of the baking time range. If cake comes off on the toothpick, return it to the oven for the full baking time. If no crumbs come off on the toothpick, then your cake is done!

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Decorating with style

Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

Here’s a decorating tip using powdered sugar:
Use a stencil or cut waxed paper into strips. Place stencil or strips in a criss-cross or diagonal pattern on top of uncut, cooled brownies or cookie bars. Place powdered sugar in a tea strainer, and tap it lightly to dust the surface. Carefully remove the stencil or strips to reveal your pattern.


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How to get great cookies

Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

Butter is the best fat for flavor and appearance, and you should soften butter at room temperature before you use it. Remember to cool your cookie sheet completely before baking each batch of cookies. Even a minute of baking time can make a great difference to your cookies, so always check for doneness a minute or two before the stated baking time!

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Easy and Cheesy

Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

If you love cheesecake but are worried about the fat, try using light cream cheese instead of regular. For smooth batter, make sure the cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature. And if you bake your cheesecake in a water bath, also known as “bain-marie”, it produces a texture that is creamy, moist and rich – almost like custard.

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Cake baking and cooling tips

Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

Here’s a tasty cake baking tip: When baking with glass baking dishes, lower your oven temp by 25 degrees, because glass heats more quickly than metal and retains its heat longer. You should cool your cake for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

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Easter holiday baking ideas

Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

This segment defines the role Duncan Hines plays in helping you create delicious baked goods and treats for any and all occasions. Whether you’re baking with someone or for others, Duncan Hines is the best way to show friends, family and others that you care. With a full array of bake mixes, ready to spread frostings and even frozen brownies that can go straight into the oven, Duncan Hines is the most trusted partner in the kitchen for today’s bakers.

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Making Your Brownies Better

Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

Here are some baking tips to make your brownies even better: Expert bakers recommend hand mixing your brownies, and to avoid over-baking them, which can cause brownies to become dry. Also, to prevent crumbling, cool brownies completely before cutting them into squares. Use a plastic or table knife for smooth-sided bars.

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