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Hazelnut Ice Cream Recipe (Creamy, Italian-Style)
Hazelnut ice cream recipe inspired by the famous chocolate-hazelnut tradition of Turin. Made with real hazelnuts using the Master Ice Cream Recipe for a smooth, creamy texture.
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Best Cassoulet Recipe
The Best Cassoulet Recipe Made with Pork Shoulder, Duck Confit, Garlic Sausage and topped with Bread crumbs.
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Confiture de Lait (Dulce de leche) Recipe in an Instant Pot
Using an Instant Pot is a really easy way to make confiture de lait
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Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe (Rich Flavor, Silky Smooth Texture)
Strawberry ice cream recipe made with fresh farmers market berries for bright flavor and creamy texture. Made using the Master Ice Cream Recipe for perfectly smooth results.
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Fall in the Berkshires
The Berkshires have a special look that makes you think of pumpkin pie and simpler times.
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Last day in Amsterdam
Our last day in Amsterdam, filled with pictures of boats and canals.
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Pastry Shops in Amsterdam
I was holding out for the best pastries, and when I got to Holtkamp I stopped looking. I got sucked in the door by the meringues in the window, but it was the cakes that were really incredible.
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Travels in Vermont
Traveling in Vermont – stopping whenever we wanted…
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Preparing for an event at the Intercontinental Hotel in Amsterdam
We got a behind the scenes look at the staff of the Intercontinental Hotel preparing for an event. The hotel is really spectacular.
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Amsterdam
It was a little tricky traveling after the Viking boat crashed and we were left in Strasbourg, but we finally arrived in Amsterdam (a couple of days early).
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Amsterdam by night
One of the loveliest cities by night. The bridges and streets are lit up and the canals reflect the lights.
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Breisach Germany
The first stop on our river cruise is the small town of Breisach Germany, located right on the Rhine. The town is dominated by the St. Stephansmunster cathedral, sitting on a hill overlooking the river.
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Date Ice Cream Recipe (Creamy Smooth, Caramel Flavor)
Date ice cream recipe with rich caramel-like flavor from naturally sweet dates. Made using the Master Ice Cream Recipe for a smooth texture and inspired by the sustainability of tree crops.
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Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Luxardo Maraschino Cherries and Valrhona Chocolate)
Cherry chocolate chip ice cream recipe made with rich Luxardo maraschino cherries and chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate. Created using the Master Ice Cream Recipe for a smooth, creamy homemade dessert.
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Blackberry Ice Cream Recipe (Creamy Ice Cream with Rich Blackberry Swirls)
Blackberry ice cream recipe with deep berry flavor from blackberry preserves. Made using the Master Ice Cream Recipe for smooth, creamy texture and consistent results.
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Amsterdam – Heineken land
You know you’re in Heineken land when even the bottle opener in your hotel room says Heineken on it.
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Best Refried Beans Recipe
These are the best refried beans because they are faster and easier to make, healthier, gluten-free, and have more flavor than the traditional version.
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Farmers’ Market
If you shop at the farmers’ market, you will be getting produce that is fresh, just picked, ripe and in season, and probably organic as well.
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Local Farm Stand in Santa Cruz
A local farm stand is a great place to get produce that is just picked and grown for taste.
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Best Hurricane Drink Recipe
The Best Hurricane Drink Recipe to make Mini Hurricanes for Mardi Gras.
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Best Chocolatiers in Santa Cruz
There are several chocolatiers in Santa Cruz where you can find excellent handmade chocolates. Santa Cruz is fortunate to have several exceptional chocolatiers. Some have shops and some sell at the farmer’s market or online.
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POG Drink Recipe
A POG drink recipe – It’s easy to make POG from fresh squeezed tropical fruit juice instead of buying it in a can.
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