Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:45 AM
Cooking for someone with a food allergy? If you're committed to a particular dish, but need to replace a problematic ingredient then check out "A Quick Guide to Ingredient Substitutions" so that everyone can enjoy your delicious dish!
EGGS
Substitute flax seed for eggs in baking.
All about vegan egg substitutes.
FLOUR:
The best gluten-free flour substitute.
On substituting white whole wheat flour for white flour.
Substitute a bit of corn starch and flour for cake flour.
How to make a cake flour substitute.
Substitute gluten-free teff for rye flour.
SUGAR
Tips for substituting agave nectar for...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:22 AM
Holiday food is usually sweet and delicious, and this recipe is no exception! Walnuts and cherries will be sure to light up your tastebuds, so check out "Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Cherries & Walnuts"!
Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Cherries & Walnuts
Makes about 5 dozen cookies
1 1/2 cups walnuts6 large eggs1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt20 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened2 1/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup dried tart cherries
Heat the oven to 350°F with 2 racks positioned in the top...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:55 AM
The winter months can take a toll on your house and stress levels! Take a look at these "Bob Vila’s 5 December ‘Must Do’ Projects" to help you navigate through the rest of 2013 without pulling your hair out!
No. 1: Countdown to Christmas
The holiday clock is ticking and there’s so much to do, right? Pick up a fresh tree (or unpack that artificial one), untangle and test the strings of mini-LED lights that you hastily put away last year, and start looking for places to hide the gifts you’ve already started to purchase at stores and online. No! Stop! With a little smart planning, you can get all of your holiday activities done in record...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 1:19 PM
Having some trouble catching quality zzzs lately? This guide has some really helpful tips to help you get the restful sleep you need. Check out "Sleep: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Some Great Zzzs"!
1pm: Yes, believe it or not, sleep prep begins now!
Sleep patterns are influenced by the light you receive during the day. So either get outside during the day if you can, or if possible, do some exercise. Exercise increases the amplitude of daily rhythms and tells the body to promote deeper sleep cycles. To help with sleep, the best time to exercise is at least six hours before bedtime. (For some people, exercise too close to bedtime...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 6:00 AM
We'd like to wish a happy and safe Thanksgiving to everyone out there! Enjoy the food, drink, and company. Here's a festive picture of cats for the occasion.
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Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:45 AM
Thanksgiving and the holiday season mean many things, but one of them is delicious food! Check out some delicious meals and desserts in "Eggnog Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars & Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing"!
Balsamic roasted beet and rosemary cashew cheese tart, green bean and grapes with persillade, and chorizo cornbread stuffing in today's Delicious Links. Look the holidays!
Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing - Damn Delicious
Balsamic Roasted Beet & Rosemary Cashew Cheese Phyllo Tart - Keepin' It Kind
Eggnog Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars - Baked by Rachel
Green Beans & Grapes with Persillade - Cook and be...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:33 AM
Give your loved ones a surprise homemade gift this holiday season! This lamp is simple to make and won't break the bank! Check out "Make this Homemade Holiday Gift: Copper Tripod Lamp"!
Materials & tools:
2x4
1 10-foot piece of 1/2-inch copper plumbing pipe, cut into 3 equal-sized pieces
3 1/2-inch copper caps
Black spray paint
Lamp kit
Lampshade
Drill and drill bits
Jigsaw
Sandpaper or electric sander
Instructions:
First you'll take the 2x4 and drill holes to hold the legs. We created a template to mark where the holes needed to go and then held a template to mark the angle of the drill (removed once we started drilling). This is...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:46 AM
Does a fall-themed table runner sound like a good way to spruce up your dinner table? Forget the store! Check out these DIY ones in "Cheap Decorating Ideas: 8 Easy-as-Pie DIY Table Runner Projects"!
Holiday entertaining season has begun. Here are eight totally easy table runner DIY projects that pretty much anyone can do. From gathering family photos (recent or vintage) to laying down some burlap or canvas drop cloth, these festive runners will show your guests that you can do more than just cook.
Simply head to the fabric store, hardware store, or your attic for these simple ideas that you can use again and again. Have you done any table...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:52 AM
This Halloween treat is a classic that everyone should recognize, so why not bust it out for your Halloween bash? Check out "My Favorite Childhood Halloween Treat: Dirt Pudding" below and 'dig' in!
Dirt PuddingYield: A lot! Probably close to 20 servingsRecipe by bakeeatrepeat.blogspot.com
Ingredients:2 packages oreos1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) melted butter4 Tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature1 cup powdered sugar3 1/2 cups milk2 small boxes instant pudding (mix and match chocolate and vanilla or find your own favorite combo)16 oz Cool WhipGummy worms (optional)
Directions:1. Place...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:08 PM
The decorations are up, the food is ready, and the games have all been decided. But wait! What music should you put on for your Halloween Party? How about "Music for Halloween: The Ultimate Party Playlist"?
Dark, deviant, vampy, trampy, nutty, smutty. Pants optional. 'Tis the season for Halloween parties! Here's a little playlist for all the zombies and sexy Dorothies. For all the Batmans and Robins...and Mileys and Robins. For all the giant foam bananas in pajamas. For the year-late Honey Boo Boos. And for you too, obscure Russian poet who no one knows so you have to explain your costume all night. Get out there and work it, twerk...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:07 PM
Do you need to make Halloween themed snacks for a party? Check out these ten great recipes below. They are simple to make and come out perfect for any occasion. What are you making this year? Learn more at money crashers.
1. Witch Hat Cookies
Decorate your Halloween party table with fun Halloween-themed accessories. Attach plastic spiders to napkin rings, use black paper bats on top of cookie plates, and place orange votive candles around the table for a spooky good time.Witch Hat cookies charm party guests and work well with your Halloween-themed decor. Even the most inexperienced chef can make these easy, no-bake cookies. A Hershey kiss...
