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A happy birthday INDEED!  Baker and writer Beth Kirby brings us this recipe for one of the most creatively simple cakes you'll ever taste.  A twist on the southern "Coke Cake", Kirby's creation features fluffy coke Italian meringue buttercream frosting and airy vanilla cake as opposed to the traditional chocolate versions. ... MORE

Fun fact: Tomatoes are actually berries.  And like all berries, they're at their sweetest and juiciest in season.  A great way to preserve your summer tomato haul is canning, but if you're looking for an alternative way to enjoy the red, fleshy fruit year round make a big batch of tomato ... MORE

This time of the year is always stressful. But, nobody feels as overwhelmed as an incoming college freshman. You look around and begin to wonder “How did summer slip through my fingers so fast?” The pools are closing and you still have no idea how you will transition from summer ... MORE

Could it possible that a popular junk food could hold the key to preventing certain food allergies?  According to researchers in the UK, it may.  Apparently kids in Israel who eat "Bamba," a popular peanut-based snack food there, have a significantly lower incidence of peanut allergies when as they grow. The British ... MORE

Picture a local organic grocery store that doesn't waste a thing.  They don't toss aside any food or packaging and provide no plastic or paper bags.  Shoppers bring their own bags and fill reusable containers with just the goods they need.  "Original Unpackaged" the German grocer was founded in Berlin with ... MORE

Is fall upon us already?  Don't fret that the summer's over, you've got cooking to do!  If you're looking for a classic fall recipe sweet enough to scare away your family dentist it's here.  Candy apples are the quintessential fall dessert-on-a-stick.  They're easy to make and highlight the bounty of the ... MORE