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jillbcooks 3/26/2009 8:10:00 AM
I do love decadent chocolaty things very much. But I recognize that not everyone shares this appreciation, because of predisposition or circumstance. On the occasion of Easter, all I really want to do is make treats in mass quantities and give them to my family and friends. Truth is, though, that they want a taste (or two) but probably not a boatload of sugary, unhealthy treats. When it comes to Easter treats, I love novelty. I love to try to think of something that I haven’t seen before. One year it was chocolate covered Peeps pops, another was mini fondant covered carrot cakes…you see where I am going with this.
The two peop...
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Cheerios, chocolate, Easter, candy, clusters, Jacques Torres
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jillbcooks 3/24/2009 10:56:00 AM
Different members of my family celebrate different holidays. Some celebrate Easter and others celebrate Passover. As you can guess, there is a lot of preparation to do. Next week I will be writing more about Passover, but today I am focusing on a fun project for kids which is great for Easter and can be modified for any event, such as birthday parties, Valentine’s Day, or even a rainy afternoon when kids are stuck indoors: making candy necklaces.
As much fun as holidays can be, they also run the risk of being a bit boring for kids. Reuniting with family is fun, but without activities to keep kids occupied they can get into some shenani...
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Easter, kids, activities, candy, truffles