Win Photo Collage Software – 20 Winners!

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Whether you are a blogger, scrapbooker, or photographer, CollageIt is an excellent program to have. You can whip together amazing photo collages of ANY size in just a few minutes. This one took me about a minute to make: CollageIt Pro has options to customize the background, border color and size, layout, amount of photos, the space between the photos, and much more. You can get a free version of CollageIt for Mac or Windows. The Read More

VIDEO: FABIO’S BURGERS AND DOGS

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Fabio takes on hamburgers and hot dogs with spectacular results and shows easy tips on how to set up your charcoal grill for awesome summer barbecues and perfect grilling easily. Step up your game this grill season and turn up the heat on Fabio’s awesome BBQ recipes! With special guest, Dean McDermott. Click here for this recipe!

VIDEO: Toast to Springtime With an Apricot Bourbon Cocktail

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Kick off your weekend with a drink that makes use of what’s in season right now: ripe, plush apricots. This muddled cocktail, inspired by the classic whiskey smash, calls for just four ingredients: apricots, whiskey, lemon, and agave. Dare we say it’s, well, a smash? See how it’s done, and then print out the recipe so you can make one for yourself.

Are You Doing Okay As A Mom?

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Every Mom has that moment. When they are on the verge of losing it, thinking you just can’t handle it another minute. Maybe it’s after the 30 millionth time somebody walks in on you in the bathroom, or the 80 millionth time you slave over dinner and somebody says they don’t like it. But then a while later, you’re sitting on the couch staring blankly at the TV, which is showing a Dora the Explorer Read More

VIDEO: Mascarpone And Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese

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The secret ingredient in this super creamy and velvety rich macaroni and cheese is mascarpone! No need to make a roux, and risk ending up with a clumpy mess, just smooth and rich every time. Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 pound (454g) elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter
½ cup (125 mL) 35% cream
8 ounces (225g) Mascarpone Cheese
8 ounces (225g) cheddar cheese, grated 
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste Optional hot sauce… if you like Read More

VIDEO: Classic Restaurant-Style Tomato Salsa in Minutes

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Our personal recipe for quick and easy tomato salsa is so addictive, you’ll want to double up and make two batches – that’s how fast it disappears. We’ll show you how to make a true restaurant-style salsa, and let you in on a few secret ingredients that really enhance the natural flavor of tomatoes. Watch the video and keep reading to see the classic salsa recipe.

VIDEO: Cucumber and No Crust Makes the Perfect Summer Sandwich

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While I love an overstuffed sub, some occasions call for a daintier sandwich. One of my favorites is the traditional cucumber and cream cheese sandwich served at high tea. On this week’s episode of Between the Bread, I show you how to make the American version with this recipe for a Benedictine cheese sandwich. Created in Louisville, KY, at the turn of the century, this crustless sandwich combines cucumber, cream cheese, and scallions and is Read More

Abercrombie & Fitch, Here’s Your Next Models

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There’s a story going viral on the internet right now, about some choice word from Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, Mike Jeffries. Unless you’ve been under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard them. What you might not know is that the things he said were from an interview on salon.com in 2006. That’s right… this is nothing new. But the internet has brought it to light once again. To paraphrase, he says: “I think that what Read More

VIDEO: Pan-Seared Scallops: Easier Than You Think

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Scallops are one of those ingredients that seem intimidating but are actually shockingly simple to make. In this video, chef Taylor Boudreaux of Napa Valley Grille teaches us how easy it is to pan-sear scallops. The key to perfect doneness and plenty of flavor? Keeping a close watch and basting them in browned butter sauce. With a crisp, seared exterior and a soft, moist interior, this mild seafood dish pairs perfectly with a parsnip purée Read More