Yum! Sinfully Sexy Valentine's Day Chocolate Souffle

Posted by Jacqueline Burt
on Feb 9, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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chocolate souffle

It doesn't have to be Valentine's Day for me to eat chocolate. Or to make something involving chocolate (and then eat it). Even if it is somewhat fancy and elaborate.

But since Valentine's Day is coming up and all, I have the perfect excuse to make this fancy, elaborate Chocolate Soufflé. Because there's just something so romantic about the idea of whipping up this magical dessert that's somehow both incredibly decadent and light as air at the same time. Not a bad idea to wear a cute apron while you're baking, maybe. (Stilettos optional.)

The only possible problem I can imagine running into with this Valentine's Day treat? Not wanting to share. Which kind of defeats the purpose, but it might be worth it anyway ...

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TV Addict 'Top Chef: Texas' Recap: Mentors Matter

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on Feb 9, 2012 at 12:32 AM

Edward LeeJust when the four remaining chefs on Top Chef: Texas thought they’d grabbed a coveted spot in the final four, in walked the winner of the Last Chance Kitchen Challenge to join them again. Surprisingly, it was Beverly Kim, which wasn’t a good surprise for the other chefs, especially Sarah Grueneberg and Lindsay Autry, who have seemed to have a particular dislike for her from the beginning.

Sarah won the Quickfire challenge, which presented her with a big choice – to take a brand new car and compete against the others for a spot in the final four, or forgo the car for a guaranteed spot in the final four. She chose the latter, which seemed to be sort of admitting her fear of the others, but she got her spot.

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Yum! 3 Easy Recipes to Keep American Families Cooking

Posted by April Peveteaux
on Feb 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM

easy recipes cooking at homeHere's the good news, people: Low- and middle-income Americans are cooking at home more and more often. Additionally, these same families are putting a value on healthy food and cooking up healthy meals for everyone the majority of the time, food deserts be damned. While we usually talk about the opposite -- the ease of low- and middle-income families picking up fast food instead of cooking at home -- these numbers show a different story.

Perhaps we can thank the food revolution that's been going on in this country for this turnaround, as now 78 percent of the surveyed families reported cooking and eating meals at home at least five nights a week. At least four of those meals were made from scratch, and 85 percent of the respondents reported that eating healthy was extremely important to them.

Way to go, America! Doing our part to keep this upward trend heading in the right direction, here are three easy, healthy meals you can make for not so much cash.

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LOL Surprise Your Meat-Loving Valentine With Beef Jerky Edible Underwear

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 8, 2012 at 2:02 PM

diy brief jerky edible underwearIt's just what the love in your life wants: Beef jerky underwear. SSSSSomeone say SSSSexy meat underthings? OH YEAH, come and get it! I got your sausage right here. You'll be eating it all niii--

Oh my heavens, I seem to have gotten carried away. How embarrassing. I blush! But there's just something so inspiring about this DIY tutorial on making your own "brief" jerky edible underwear. Don't you think?

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Yum! Heart Cookie Pops Perfect for Valentine's Day

Posted by Maressa Brown
on Feb 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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licorice heart cookie popsAny holiday is a good excuse to make not just delicious but aesthetically-pleasing baked goods. But there's something about Valentine's Day that demands we do so. Maybe it's just me, but how can you resist? It's the sweetest holiday of the year, after all, so why not celebrate it by baking up your own adorable sweet fix in the kitchen?

Like take these Licorice Heart Cookie Pops, the brainchild of Meaghan Mountford, the renowned, uber-talented cookie decorator and guru behind the blog TheDecoratedCookie.com and the book Sugarlicious: 50 Cute and Clever Treats for Every Occasion. They're almost so pretty you don't want to eat them, but so delicious you can't resist. In the end, total win-win.

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Yum! 9 Secrets to Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 8, 2012 at 10:47 AM

chocolate-covered strawberriesNothing says Valentine's Day like chocolate-covered strawberries! Those red, heart-shaped fruits, that melted chocolate, together in one sweet, scrumptious bite. They're undeniable. But if you've ever tried making them, you may have discovered there are a few tricks to getting them right without ending up with a weird, lumpy, melted chocolate mess.

But don't worry. You can do this! Here are 9 tips to making your chocolate-covered strawberry dreams come true.

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Say What!? Woman Tasered at McDonald's Got More Than She Ordered

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 7, 2012 at 8:24 PM

mcdonalds drive throughWhat in the Mac is this world coming to? Can't we all just behave ourselves at the drive-through? According to witnesses, Evangeline Marrero Lucca of North Carolina cut into the line at her local McDonald's drive-through. She bypassed the order window and the pay window, pulling up right at the pick-up window. LIKE YOU CAN JUST DO THAT. And then she refused to budge until someone took and delivered her order. Which means she stayed there for 20 minutes.

What happened next is what always seems to happen when you have people behaving badly in public these days: Police stunned her with a taser. Did the police go too far? Well, shucks, maybe? But I don't think you're going to find much outrage on Evangeline's behalf.

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Yum! Are Dunkin' Donuts Heart-Shaped Donuts Worth the Calories?

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 7, 2012 at 8:20 PM

dunkin' donuts cupid's choiceSay it with me: Just in time for Valentines Day, Dunkin' Donuts is makin' the heart-shaped donuts. And they're oh, so sweet. This afternoon I picked myself up the Cupid's Choice, a Bavarian Kreme-filled donut with a strawberry glaze and pretty little hearts. Squee! Donut love.

It's been months and months since my last donut. And you know what? I love me, so happy Valentines to myself and have a donut. Don't mind if I do! Nom nom.

So... what do I think of this super-sweet, pink, heart-shaped donut? Is it really Cupid's choice, or the donut equivalent of love gone stale?

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OMG Bikini Baristas Expand and Not Just in Cup Size

Posted by April Peveteaux
on Feb 7, 2012 at 4:00 PM

boob coffee shop baristasOh lord. I thought we all agreed that patrons of Hooters are either a) frat boys, or b) middle-aged men who still think they're in Sigma Phi circa 1988. Therefore, there is no need to grow a business such as this, because there are a limited number of neanderthals in the modern world. Right? Then why are boob-a-rific coffee houses expanding?

Apparently, because people like seeing boobs on television. Especially reality television. This, of course, is a no brainer. But you know where I don't want boobs? In my coffee. And not just for the obvious reasons.

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Yum! An Ode to the McDonald's Shamrock Shake (VIDEO)

Posted by Emily Abbate
on Feb 7, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Shamrock ShakeOh Shamrock Shake, how I adore thee. Seeing your minty green color back at McDonald's makes me all giddy. Your peppermint taste makes my heart beat with a passionate fury. I appreciate your McCafe goodness so much more than the M&M's McFlurry.

At last you've been spotted at stores nationwide. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, you make your big 2012 debut and we excitedly buy! A cult following you've found (they even have their own website!). It's crazy to think such an inexpensive thing (only about $2.29 for a small) brings so much delight!

I don't know if it's possible to find something wrong with you, my friend. Your perfect mixture of vanilla and mint is so enjoyable, can I get an AMEN!? Though, there is one little thing that gives me the worries. I'll give you a hint -- it has EVERYTHING to do with your high amount of calories.

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