Chewy Chocolate Kiss Cookies Recipe: Classic Chocolate-Studded Cookies

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These Chocolate Kiss Cookies use Hershey’s Sugar Cookie Kisses — a white creme with sugar cookie pieces — for a festive, irresistible twist. The combination of a rich chocolate cake-mix cookie rolled in granulated sugar and topped with a Sugar Cookie Kiss creates a soft, slightly fudgy center and a sparkly exterior that’s perfect for … Read more

Crack a Coconut and Make Fresh Coconut Milk at Home

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Arms wrapped around the palm trunk, our guide climbed with the agility of a monkey, shimmying up the slim trunk toward the fronds above. His bare feet found purchase easily, a bolo knife hanging at his hip. We were on the slopes of Mayon Volcano, with my grandfather’s rice fields visible below and a cool … Read more

Amish Journey Photo Highlights: Authentic Moments from Amish Life

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By Kevin Williams When I travel to Amish communities I often find myself taking many photos (always respectfully) of the scenes I encounter. I’ll shoot 20–30 frames of a single buggy from different angles. I can’t post every version, yet many of those images are too good to discard. Over time I either forget about … Read more

Decadent Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Recipe — Dairy-Free Treat

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Celebrate with vegan, healthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream! Instead of heavy cream and whole milk, freeze bananas and blend them until smooth with unsweetened cocoa powder and pure vanilla extract. This creamy, dreamy “ice cream” makes a simple, kid-friendly dessert for birthdays and everyday treats.

Overhead view of chocolate banana ice cream in glass with lit birthday candle

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Sandwich Recipe — Crumbl Copycat

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Jump to Recipe This Crumbl peanut butter and jelly cookie sandwich recipe was released by Crumbl a little over a year ago. It was made with two thick peanut butter cookies, a cream cheese peanut butter filling, and a dollop of raspberry jam in the center. Pure heaven. This post is sponsored by Imperial Sugar. … Read more

Homemade Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe with Fresh Cherries

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I enjoy almost every fruit, but until about a month ago I thought I hated cherries. My experience had been limited to maraschino cherries and their odd syrup—so I had written them off. Those bright red maraschino cherries even get some of their coloring from cochineal extract, which comes from crushed female cochineal insects. Then … Read more

8 Handheld Thanksgiving Desserts the Whole Family Will Love

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Sometimes you don’t want a full slice of dessert—bite-size treats are the perfect way to finish a meal. Enjoy pecan pie flavors in a mini tartlet or carry individual cheesecakes to the table for a tidy, delicious ending to your Thanksgiving feast. Pecan Tarts (Pecan Tartlets) Pecan Tarts. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes. Pecan Tarts, also … Read more

Homemade Christmas Food Gifts and Candies to Make This Year

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Skip the store-bought tins this year and surprise your loved ones with these delightful homemade Christmas food gifts. Delicious Homemade Food Gifts Everyone Will Love! Christmas is the ideal time to share something handmade and heartfelt. These candies and treats are easy to prepare, beautiful to present, and perfect for gifting. A stack of Christmas … Read more

Surprising No-Egg Crazy Cake Recipe: Moist Chocolate Cake Without Eggs

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This easy, delicious crazy cake turns simple pantry staples into a rich chocolate dessert. Made without eggs, butter, or milk, this vintage-style cake relies on vinegar and baking soda for lift, producing a moist, tender crumb and a subtle tang. Top with a quick chocolate frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible, … Read more

Five Lessons My Children Taught Me About Life

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Photo credit: www.successandfailure.net Now they were also bringing (even) babies to Him that He might touch them, and when the disciples noticed it, they reproved them. But Jesus called them (the parents) to Him, saying, Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for to such (as these) belongs the … Read more