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Spring is in the air, which means that Easter is just around the corner. It’s a great time of year filled with egg hunts, pretty dresses, and of course, pictures of our kids crying on the Easter Bunny’s lap. But mostly, its that time of year when we get to eat the marshmallow Peeps from our kids’ Easter baskets! Who can resist those pastel-colored puffs? I know I can’t, so I was very

[video width="854" height="480" mp4="http://www.beautyofplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hy.mp4"][/video] BLTs are pretty much the best sandwiches ever. They’re so simple, yet so delicious. The thing is, I hadn’t eaten a proper BLT in ages (there’s definitely a method to making this thing right). That’s why I was so happy to discover the ultimate secret to making the perfect sandwich

Lillian of County Clork, Ireland has just revealed a shocking secret about her humble suburban home. Though it may look ordinary from the outside, it’s anything but once you step inside! Everyone has a private obsession. For most, it’s usually something simple, like a shelf of Special Moments figurines. For others, it’s a bit quirkier, like a collection of 46 bridal bouquets. But for L

There’s nothing that brings a smile to someone’s face quicker than cake, especially one that as vibrantly crafted as this rainbow ice cream cake. It begins with the multi-colored whipped cream lathered joyously around the surface of the cake, immediately catching curious gazes. The use of sprinkles accentuates this as well, but most of all, what makes this cake stand apart most of all is its

Chocolate Cake Recipe Makes 5 layers in the Wilton cake pan set or two 9" chocolate cakes Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1 cup strong black coffee (or 1 heaping tablespoon espresso powder dissolved in 1 cup water) 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 table

This certainly looks like a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. There’s even a carton of milk being poured into it and a spoon on the side. But wait…look again. The milk is suspended in midair! In fact, this isn’t a bowl of cereal at all. It’s a cake. It’s a cake! How is it a cake? I am truly flabbergasted at the amount of creativity and innovation that went into making this deceptively

The Fat Quarter Shop and Kimberly show us how to make a darling receiving blanket simple and has no batting or binding to complicate things this is simply wonderful. these make great baby shower gifts! Once again the birthing of the quilt. This is the second video in the number of these bindless Whitney quilt with other Whitney. His version of a Rag Quilt. All the parties except when a lot

My boyfriend is a chef, so you better believe I only touch the stove when it’s absolutely necessary. However, I have mastered the art of preparing eggs because I often wake up at 6 am and he’s not awake or ready to cook yet. (The struggle is real.) You might think I’m crazy when I tell you that there’s a secret to properly doing up your eggs to make them fluffier than the fake ones in

On the Cooking With Jack Show, host Jack Scalfani literally saw this recipe and ran down the stairs to make it. What I love about this leftover stuffing breakfast recipe is that the host himself is totally unsure of it! He’s never tried the recipe before but it looked so irresistible that he had to film it immediately and see if it would work out. Of course, it does work out, and the result

Nothing says spring quite like Peeps! It’s nearly impossible to resist the sugary goodness of those fluffy, chick-shaped marshmallows — at least for me! This season, one baker super sizes the classic Easter candy with a marshmallow Peeps cake that hides a delicious surprise inside! By now, you’ve probably seen plenty of cakes with a sweet surprise inside — from hidden rainbows to gree