Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
ï‚· 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
ï‚· 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
ï‚· 1 pound strawberries with stems (about 20), washed and dried very well
Directions
Put the semisweet and white chocolates into 2 separate heatproof medium bowls. Fill 2 medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn [...]
Dreamy Chocolate Bundles
Ingredients
Bundles:
ï‚· 1 sheet puff pastry
ï‚· 2 eggs
ï‚· 1 teaspoon heavy cream
ï‚· 8 chocolate kisses (recommended: Hershey’s)
ï‚· 8 miniature chocolate candy bars
Ganache:
ï‚· 1/2 cup heavy cream
ï‚· 4 ounces milk chocolate, broken into small pieces
ï‚· Sweetened whipped cream, optional
ï‚· Fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
ï‚· Mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
Bundles: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Unfold puff [...]
Hidden Chocolate Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
ï‚· 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
ï‚· 2/3 cup sugar
ï‚· 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
ï‚· 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
ï‚· 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
ï‚· 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
ï‚· 1 (9-ounce) package chocolate candy kisses (recommended: Hershey’s Kisses)
ï‚· 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, [...]
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Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.
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Reprinted from REALTOR® magazine (REALTOR.org/realtormag) with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.
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1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features [...]
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Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are five reasons why it pays to work with a [...]
4 Reasons to Sell Now
Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.
ï‚· Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only [...]
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1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an [...]
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Holiday Fire Safety Tips By: Pat Curry
Published: November 18, 2009
The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of the year for household fires, so take note of these tips to reduce your risk.
Christmas trees are a beautiful holiday tradition, but be sure to keep them away from all heating sources. Image: Inti St. [...]
