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Mon, 09 Mar 2010 20:57:00 GMT

Last December my oldest son would come home from work almost every night and bake cookies. While this phase only lasted a couple of weeks what a tasty couple of weeks it was. There is nothing so scrumdiddilyicious as fresh baked cookies, still moist and warm from the oven. Night after night our family was treated to the intoxicating aroma. Each evening there would appear a fresh batch but by the next afternoon they had all vanished. Apparently my wife and our other two boys also seemed to enjoy the fruits my oldest sons new interest. Sadly, the phase soon passed and now all that remains are the pleasant peanut butter filled- chocolate chip-oatmeal memories which may be less fattening but are hardly as comforting as the real thing.

Food safety

Mon, 06 Mar 2010 20:44:00 GMT

Certain batches of Girl Scout Cookies have been recalled following complaints that some Lemon Chalet Creme cookies had a bad taste and odor. NBCs Brian Williams reports.

The tainted food scandal in China keeps expanding, with more nations growing leery of the lethal chemical that has killed four infants and sickened 54,000.

A Daryl Cagle editorial cartoon roundup of the latest scandals surrounding the safety of the food supply.

FBN Shopping Cart Prices Fall for First Time in Four Months

Mon, 23 Feb 2010 20:43:00 GMT

Some other January price increases for ham and snack foods were expected. Ham, according to analysts, had dropped in price in December to accommodate holiday dinners. The price of ham rebounded in January, up about 3. 5 pct. At the same time, food stores had increased the prices of some snack foods for holiday entertaining but lowered them in January as demand weakened with New Years weight loss resolutions. The price of a pound of chocolate chip cookies, for example, fell 13 cents, or 3. 7 pct. , from December to January. The price of a pound of cookies has come down from December in four of the last five Januarys.

A womans bag of cookies became her food for thought

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:43:00 GMT

Purchased a book to read and a bag of cookies to munch on. Losing herself in her book she noticed the man sitting next to her eating a cookie from the bag between them. It was a bold move on his part, she thought, since she had purchased the bag of cookies. Just who does he think he is

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Amanas in holiday spirit Iowa City Press Citizen

Mon, 06 Dec 2009 20:43:00 GMT

The event usually sells out of the 120 to 130 boxes they have for people to load up with cookies and other treats, Jacobsen said. The boxes are usd. 20. People can receive a cookie walk reservation time beginning at 9 a. m. today (Saturday) at the church. The cookie walk begins at noon and continues until all cookies and candies are sold.

Today also is the Prelude to Christmas Cookie Walk. Patrons can stop by beginning at 9 a. m. to pick up a cookie walk reservation time. The cookie walk begins at noon and continues until all cookies and candies are sold.

Santa to come Home for the Holidays again next year Pine Journal Cloquet, Minnesota

Mon, 05 Dec 2009 20:44:00 GMT

Take 588 toasted smores, 480 decorated Christmas cookies, 3,000 cups of hot chocolate, and 1,000 pounds of food for the Salvation Army, and what do you get A return visit from Santa Claus.

The committee has set its sights high for next years celebration, hoping to attract some 100 units for the parade, add a grandstand area along the route, revamp the announcing system, increase the number of food vendors and add activities throughout the community.

Taste of Home Magazine Celebrates the Sweetest Time of Year

Mon, 04 Dec 2009 20:44:00 GMT

Those marshmallows and wonderful cookies also make great holiday gifts for friends, family, and anyone else to whom you want to say, "Thanks. " Food gifts are perfect for the season and the times: thoughtful and economical. not to mention delicious. For ideas, check out "Gifts in Good Taste" (61-64) and its recipes for Cashew Brittle (a twist on the peanut version), buttery-rich Pecan Caramels, Triple Chocolate Fudge (with semi-sweet, milk, and German sweet chocolates), super-easy Chocolate Covered Pretzels, and Caramel Corn with Nuts (makes a fun hostess gift with a bottle of wine). Plus theres Sweet-Hot Spiced Nuts (31), in which a good-for-you almond takes on a sweet and hot flavor and, when specially packaged makes a wonderful gift idea, Green Mint Bark (28, which is a terrific recipe to make with kids), and a "Cook Smart" (27)

Gapers Block On Ramp: Next Stop Drive-Thru food - On Ramp

Mon, 03 Dec 2009 20:45:00 GMT

If you lean more towards cookies than pork, get your treat on with Andrea of the food blog

South Bend Tribune: Chew On This: Food News You Can Use

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:43:00 GMT

Better Homes and Gardens has a Cookie Gallery available on its Web site. (Sounds beautiful, doesnt and no. 8217; it) Folks are welcome to register a vote for their favorite cookies while the Americas Favorite Better Homes and Gardens Cookie contest continues through Dec. 3. The winner will be announced the week of Dec. 7. Heres one of the competing recipes that could become a holiday tradition for your family (anything calling for a topping of ganache has to be a winner). To learn more, visit .

2009Sept8Share the Spirit This Holiday Season

Mon, 29 Nov 2009 20:43:00 GMT

Many organizations allow individuals or groups to "adopt" a struggling family by anonymously providing food for a holiday feast, as well as small presents for the children. The children in these families may not get enough food on a regular basis, let alone new toys, so receiving such bounty makes their holiday feel magical.

Soup kitchens usually see more visitors on holidays, so they need extra hands to set up tables and serve food. You can also help organize or donate to a food drive. Food banks always need canned and non-perishable goods.