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Where Did Easter Traditions Originate?

Many Easter traditions don't seem to be directly related to the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Despite their lack of appearance in the Bible, many of the widespread traditions have been celebrated for generations. But, have you ever...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Peeps S’mores Dip

Love Peeps? Love s'mores? Then you'll love our latest Pinterest Pass or Fail. This s'mores dip was a resounding pass in the Test Kitchen.Kat and Melinda at Home Made Interest came up with something pretty awesome when they shared their...

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Baked Ham and Leftover Ham Recipes for a Hoppin’ Easter

I'm starting to put together my Easter menu. It will be a small gathering this year, but I want to make sure everyone leaves with a full stomach. The traditional main course at Easter contains baked ham and do I...

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Traditional Foods of Passover

Every spring, traditionally for eight days Jewish people celebrate Passover to honor the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. A large part of Passover is the Seder dinner. Held at the beginning of Passover, there are very traditional and specific...

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10 Cute Ways to Decorate Your Home for Spring

From DIY projects to Etsy finds, here are some adorable ways to make your home sunshiny, bright and happy for Spring! DIY Spring Tulip Wreath “Tulip wreaths have been roaming around Pinterest for years. The very first time I saw...

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Devilishly Delicious Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a classic party appetizer and they are easy to make in a pinch. We've found some deviled egg recipes that sound devilishly delicious.Classic Deviled EggsCaramelized Onion and Herb Deviled EggsDill Pickle Deviled EggsJalapeno Popper Deviled EggsBacon Cream...

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11 Unique Egg Decorating Ideas

Ditch the regular old dyed eggs - try some of these easy, adorable and fun DIY Easter egg decorating ideas we came across on Pinterest! Sharpie Easter Egg Decorating Idea “I haven’t been feeling especially crafty lately, but this Sharpie...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Deviled Egg Chicks

These adorable deviled egg chicks have been floating around the Pinterest-verse for years. For our latest Pinterest Pass or Fail we decided to tackle this cute appetizer.The results? Well, we have our first Pinterest fail. Here's what went wrong. The...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Fluffy Bunny Cake

With Easter fast approaching, we've been looking for adorable bunny cake ideas. We found a recipe on Diane Homan's blog, Homan at Home we thought was adorable and used that as our inspiration. If you're a pro with a piping...

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Super Simple Candy Bunny Cake

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the adorable Pinterest-inspired Fluffy Bunny cake we created. While it was definitely a Pinterest pass, it was also time-consuming. Knowing that everyone doesn't have that time in the day, or be a...

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Simple Dip Recipes For Your Next Gathering

From spinach and artichoke to classic onion and cheese, there's nothing better than starting an evening with friends than with a tasty dip. It's like a magical appetizer nobody can pass up.With Easter a few weeks away, I thought it...

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What You Need to Know About Vitamin C

Vitamin C is perhaps one of the most well-known vitamins of today. Most people associate it with boosting immunity and think of oranges as the primary food source. When you get sick, do you immediately start taking Vitamin C supplements?...

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12 Holy Moly Carrot Cake Recipes

Calling all carrot cake lovers. Looking for that perfect springtime carrot cake recipe for your upcoming dinner? Then look no further. These carrot cake recipes are the absolute best!

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10 Creative Easter Themed Recipes from Pinterest

Carrots and bunnies and nests, oh my! Check out these super adorable and creative Easter treats to make with the kiddos this Spring. Click Here for Recipe: Coconut Macaroon Nests “They are quite easy to bake, which makes them even...

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How to Make the Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg

They pack protein into a salad, are a fantastic on-the-go breakfast and a necessity for making deviled eggs. Hard-boiled eggs are fantastic but are a bit intimidating to cooks. Overcook them, there's a green ring around the yolk. It's harmless...

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Tips To Use An Instant Pot

The Instant Pot is quickly becoming a staple small appliance in American kitchens. If you haven’t heard of it, an Instant Pot is 7 appliances in 1. The Canadian manufacturer of the device claims that it can replace a pressure...

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How to Make Your March Madness Party a Slam Dunk

Calling all college basketball lovers! The final game is the perfect excuse to bring the gang back together and have a blast watching who wins the tournament and bracket pool. Let the madness begin! 1. All About Those Brackets Preparing...