It’s hard to mimic a Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino exactly, since Starbucks has a proprietary mix they use to create their Fraps, but this recipe for Mocha Frappuccino’s is definitely close. Try it and see what you think! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups crushed iced 2 one-ounce shots of espresso (or 3/4 cup of double strength (strong) [...]

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I’ve been experimenting with no-bake cookie recipes lately, or baking I can do in the microwave. I want my treats faster! This no-bake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe works really good, and like I say in the Tips section below I usually add cocoa (and chocolate chips!) to made them even better! Ingredients

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After writing about how to make chocolate tuxedo strawberries yesterday, I got a few emails with people wondering “How Do I Store Chocolate Covered Strawberries”? Here’s what I’ve learned. 1. You can’t store chocolate covered strawberries for very long – no more than a few days. If at all possible, make them the same day [...]

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and one of the best gifts you can give your sweetie is homemade chocolate covered strawberries. But I figure why not class it up a bit by learning how to make chocolate tuxedo strawberries! They taste better, look better, and aren’t that much more difficult to make! INGREDIENTS Strawberries with Stems [...]

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While I was home for the holidays at my parents, I saw this tasty looking Paula Deen fudge recipe. I copied it down as fast as I could, and when I got home I tried it out. It was delicious. Paula Deen Fudge Recipe Ingredients 3 cups sugar 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa 3 tablespoons light [...]

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I tried a few different recipes for chocolate dipped strawberries before I found one that I liked. One of the important things is finding a brand of chocolate that you like. I’m not a big Hersheys fan, so I’ve never liked using that for my chocolate sauces. I’ve always been partial to Ghirardelli – at [...]

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