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  A long time ago In a galaxy far, far away... ...Before Star Wars candy and ice cube molds could be found at geek emporiums throughout the universe... ...Fans had to rely on their own creativity, and channeled the force to bring their Star Wars dreams to life... Back in 2010, I posted this tutorial for how to make your own chocolate molds using silicone plastique. Using a vintage Han in Carbonite action figure, I created this chocolate mold, from which delicious Solo Bars could be made. When I saw these Star Wars themed Easter treat containers at Target this year, I didn't know immediately what I would do with them, but I had to have them.  I cleared the shelf and stashed away my collection of mini Darth Vader helmets; as happy as a Wookie with a cookie. I'm not the only Star Wars fan in the family -- My husband and I have made sure to raise our kids right.  So, as Star Wars Day (May 4 -- "May the Fourth Be With You") ap

This is one of my favorite meatless meals.  The balsamic glazed mushroom ragout makes for a hearty addition to the crisp-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside panfried polenta.  The dish is table-ready in less than 30 minutes, is gluten-free and can be modified for vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.  Ready to dig in? Balsamic Glazed Mushroom Ragout Serves 2-3 1 Tablespoon butter (you can substitute oil) 1 Tablespoon bacon grease (you can substitute oil or butter) 1 pound Crimini mushrooms stemmed and cut into small cubes pinch of kosher salt 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped pepper to taste 1/2 cup chicken stock (or veggie broth), divided 3 Tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar (the thicker, the better) 1 Tablespoon heavy cream 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish Step 1:  In a large skillet, melt butter and bacon grease (or substitutes).  Add mushrooms, salt and shallot, cooking on

Roses are Red Violets are Blue They're a treat for the eye And you can cook with them too! If you love to cook and experiment with beautiful, fresh, and homegrown ingredients, chances are, you're going to want a copy of Cooking with Flowers: Sweet and Savory Recipes with Rose Petals, Lilacs, Lavender, and Other Edible Flowers for yourself.  But my purpose today is to rave about this incredible new cookbook from Miche Bacher of Mali B Sweets as the perfect Mother's Day Gift. Flowers are a popular token of love for Mother's Day.  If the special mother-figure in your life enjoys cooking, baking, or gardening, I have an idea for how you can make your gift of Mother's Day flowers all the more special and long-lasting. Pair Cooking with Flowers with a palette of pansies, a bouquet of roses, or a selection of tulip bulbs.  It's a gift that shows love and inspires creativity.  Cooking with Flowers contains more than 100 flower

Compensation was provided by DOVE® Dark Chocolate via MomTrends.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Dove or Momtrends.  For thousands of years, and in many cultures throughout the world, the dove has been a symbol of nurturing, self-sacrifice, peace, devotion and motherhood.  These gentle birds are among the most maternal in the feathered kingdom, and are one of only a handful of birds that produce milk for their young.     What more fitting symbol to grace the top of a handmade Mother's Day Keepsake Box , and what better sweet treasure with which to fill it than DOVE ® Dark Chocolate ? Chances are, your mom is probably already a fan of DOVE ® Dark Chocolate , but do you know which of the four varieties is her favorite? Clockwise from top left: Silky Smooth Almond Dark Chocolate, Silky Smooth Mint & Dark Chocolate Swirl, Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel, Silky Smooth Da

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You Magazine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #lifeforless http://my-disclosur.es /OBsstV .   What do you look for in a recipe? Ease and convenience? Low cost per serving? Ready in less than 30 minutes? Gourmet taste and elegant presentation? A good recipe, nay, a great recipe , that is truly worth sharing is all that, plus yields leftovers that can be turned into a second meal. Today, I'm pleased to be sharing a great recipe that I found in the April 2014 issue of All You Magazine.  The issue is packed with easy and delicious recipes, money saving tips, and some of the cutest and most original Easter Egg decorating ideas I've seen.  Flipping through the pages at my local Safeway store, one recipe in particular caught my eye:  New Potatoes with Parsley Butter .  I was looking for an easy, elegant and gluten-free dish for my Easter

Happy Easter! I hope you've been having a great day! ----------------------------- I've been spending more time off-line than on these days. It struck me, just a few weeks ago, that my girls are growing up far too quicly. In September we'll have a teenager. So, I've been greedily spending every spare minute enjoying my little family. This Easter, I opted to spend less time shopping and less time in the kitchen. I eased up on some of my food rules and borrowed my inspiration from other talented people to help me make a little Easter magic for my girls. This morning, after every last chocolate egg, bunny, lamb, and jellybean had been found, I called my brood to the table and presented them with PEEPS-topped buttermilk doughnuts and chocolate bunnies filled with cold milk.  I got the idea for serving milk in the chocolate bunnies from Alexis of Jacolyn Murphy .  She shows you how easy it is to make them HERE . Thes