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Wardrobe Staple – Shoes

 Great shoes are like great wine – utterly fabulous, decidedly tasty and ohhh … so many to choose from! As a shoe retailer, I can attest to the wonderful varieties (of shoes) that move through any one footwear store. From wedges to sandals, peep-toes to boot, shoes are a staple of any wardrobe – however [...]

If the Shoe Fits…

Until the 20th century, the Chinese looked at small feet as being more desirable. To ensure their feet stayed as small as possible, Chinese women practiced the art of foot binding. Starting at age four or five, they would bind their feet tightly with bandages to prevent them from growing. The now-famous LL Bean boot, [...]

Full of Chocolate in San Francisco

Posted in Candy,Chocolates

Some of the most popular San Francisco food tours are focused on chocolate… and for good reason – The City has a rich and decadent history with the confection!  Few people realize just how far the connection between San Francisco and chocolate goes back.  Would you believe it dates all the way to 1848 and [...]

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Learn to Make Ice Cream by Summertime

Posted in Homemade candies

Wouldn’t it be great to to delight your children during the summer with homemade ice cream? It’s an incredible thrill to be able to pull out your bag of tricks and create a brand-new flavor that they’d never tried before. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never attempted to make ice cream in your home, you’ve [...]

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Southern Brownies

Posted in Brownies

When it comes to southern food that falls into the desserts category, I think hubby’s favorite of my southern recipes is for brownies. The grandkids love my southern brownies, too! if you’re wondering what makes these brownies so “southern,” I’ll tell you. It’s because two of the ingredients used in the brownies are traditional products [...]

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Caramel Corn

Posted in Candy

Caramel corn is a sweet cold weather treat that is fairly simple to make. A mixture of plain popcorn coated with caramel, it becomes even better when a salty snack, such as pretzel nibs or salted peanuts, are added as a contrast to the caramel candy’s sweetness. Cracker Jack was the first highly successful caramel [...]

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