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Home For The Holidays: Sweet EndingsGuest: Swiss Maid Fudge
Swiss Maid Fudge first opened forty years ago in downtown Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Over the years the candy store has expanded to include salt water taffy, caramel apples, caramel corn, brittles, crunches and the list goes on. All of the candy is made the old European way using copper kettles and cooked over open gas fired cast iron stoves. Small batches ensure freshness and quality. Locals can peek into the action by taking a tour of the old fashioned store. Photos from the tour are also posted online.
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Lofthouse Ultimate Holiday Cookie Decorating ContestGuest: Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products
This segment highlights Lofthouse Cookies, which were originally made from an old family recipe, passed down from generation to generation. The original recipe paired a moist and delicious sugar cookie with a sweet, fluffy colorful frosting. And, to this day, Lofthouse still bakes a great tasting cookie. Colleen Burns, mother of 5 and former national television journalist shows us some creative cookie decorating ideas for the holidays.
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The Health Benefits of CranberriesGuest: Woman's Day Magazine
This segment features tangy, whole dried cranberries covered with smooth Nestlé® Milk Chocolate. Cranberry Raisinets® are a delicious and convenient snack that offers the benefits of the most popular of superfruits. These free-radical-fighting antioxidant-rich Cranberry Raisinets provide 1/2 serving of real fruit in every 1/4 cup and have 30% less fat than the leading chocolate brands.1
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How to make your cakes moist & evenGuest: 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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How to get great cookiesGuest: 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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Recipes & Other Reasons To Use Organic ChocolateGuest: Green & Black Organic Chocolate
Celebrity chef, Curtis Stone takes us through a NYC organic market & shows us recipes to use organic chocolate.
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Don't Skip BreakfastGuest: Walden Farms
Eat breakfast to jump start your metabolism…you will burn more calories throughout the day! So don’t skip breakfast, just skip sugary and fatty foods and switch to Calorie Free Jam and Jelly fruit spreads and Calorie Free syrups. Your waist line will appreciate it and you’ll have more energy to start your day.
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Easy and CheesyGuest: 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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Healthy Sandwich?Guest: Walden Farms
Trying to eat healthy by having a low fat turkey sandwich? Be very careful about your choice of condiments. Mayo is one of the easiest ways to add hundreds of unwanted fat calories to a healthy sandwich. Instead, switch to Calorie Free Mayo, and best of all, you won’t have to sacrifice taste. Enjoy a truly healthy sandwich!
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Types of BrowniesGuest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC
Did you know that modifying the ingredients of classic brownies can create a different outcome? “Fudgy” brownies have a minimum of flour and no leavening such as baking powder. “Cake-like” brownies contain less butter and more flour, as well as a bit of baking powder. “Chewy” brownies usually get their texture from extra eggs and a combo of different types of chocolate.
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Cake baking and cooling tipsGuest: 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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Healthy Way for PB & JGuest: Walden Farms
Have too many unwanted calories kept you from enjoying a peanut butter and Jelly sandwich? Simply switch from high calorie / high fat peanut butter and sugary jam or jelly to Calorie Free Peanut Spread and Calorie Free Jam and Jelly Fruit Spreads. Enjoy this popular favorite and best of all…you’ll save hundreds of calories every time!
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Easter holiday baking ideasGuest: 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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Smooth & Shiny FrostingGuest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC
How do you frost your cakes smooth and shiny? Here’s a simple tip: After frosting your cake, dip a palette knife or small spatula into hot water and wipe off the water. Then slide the heated knife over the cake. It will melt the icing just enough to make the surface smooth and shiny.
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Avoid these doggy dangersGuest: Lilly Companion Animal Health
Most dog owners know that chocolate and grapes are bad for dogs, but many don’t know about raisins, macadamia nuts, avocados, garlic, onions, coffee, alcohol, moldy food, salt, xylitol and mushrooms in the backyard – which are also poisonous if consumed. Keep these foods out of your dog’s reach.
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Making Your Brownies BetterGuest: 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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Getting Kids To Drink MilkGuest: Walden Farms
The American Heart Association recommends children over 2 switch to lowfat or fat free Milk. To encourage kids to drink more milk without adding unwanted calories serve the fat free milk flavored with Calorie Free chocolate syrup. Kids will get the calcium important for healthy developing bones and the chocolate taste will make milk fun!
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Strategies For Dieting SuccessGuest: Walden Farms
This segment offers some great tips for cutting calories with help from nutritionist Dr. Janet Brill and the experts at Walden Farms. Viewers looking for some simple ways to reduce the calories in their favorite foods without sacrificing taste will get some help from the experts as well as learn ways in general to reduce calories with healthy alternatives.
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Eat To Beat InflammationGuest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inflammation in the body causes arthritis and may cause the 3 three most common serious health problems: cancer, heart disease and obesity. Your eating habits are important, so add more veggies, fruit, nuts, tea and even chocolate to your diet. Many plant-based foods contain antioxidants and phytochemicals which may reduce inflammation. And don’t forget to load up on Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and tuna fish.
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Eat More FruitGuest: Walden Farms
Everyone knows about the many benefits of eating fruits which are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Enjoy the goodness of fresh fruit and make a healthy low calorie smoothie. Simply add your favorite fresh fruit to fat free milk, fat free yogurt, Calorie Free chocolate syrup, ice cubes and blend…..umm delicious and satisfying!
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