Five of the Best Christmas Decorati... Nov 17, 2009
Many people enjoy holiday baking not only for the taste but also for the aroma that fills the house. Yankee Candle Company produces hundreds of scented candles and a variety of holiday scents as well. (Suite101.com)
Serving his country Nov 10, 2009
Evans felt like he was baking in his uniform. I thought I was still in the jet wash of the plane, he said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 1, 2009
He said: "Try to imagine living in a tiny shelter made out of straw, dry branches and plastic sheeting with the sun baking down on you at 45 degrees. For most of us that's beyond imagination. Sienna Miller has signed her gold-coloured designer shoes "Right now there are two million people living in camps in Darfur and on the border with Chad. "Oxfam is helping 500,000 people providing basic sanitation and clean drinking water but to reach more people they need our help.". (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
This sale offers significant new inventory - French and Portuguese baking dishes at up to 80 percent off retail. Highlights: Prices will range from $2 to $15 on creme brulee dishes, ramekins, gratin dishes, tart pans, square baking pans, lasagna and large roasting pans in classic white, apple green, pumpkin, cobalt and Meyer lemon yellow. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oak Hill event celebrates heritage Oct 9, 2009
A free pie baking contest begins at 2 p.m. and all pies must be submitted an hour before the contest. There will be free music and entertainment, book signings by local authors, Civil War re-enactors and historic displays will be featured throughout the day. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
50 ways to make your holiday gifts homemade Oct 5, 2009
And if you consider the ubiquitous traffic and holiday crowds, a leisurely morning spent baking breadsticks or whipping up a batch of homemade marshmallows seems positively Zen-like by comparison. Gifts you make yourself can triangulate personal taste with both economy and invention. (FOX61, CT)
Tour solar, bake cookies, shop for antiques Oct 3, 2009
This weekend's activity slate includes a tour of local wind and solar energy projects, baking cookies for veterans, shopping for antiques, collecting toys for local children and a garage sale to benefit animals ... The American Legion Auxiliary of Casper is baking cookies each Saturday in October at the Legion Home, 4200 Legion Lane, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for veterans facilities around the state ... Those wishing to donate cookies or supplies can take them, after 2 p.m., to the Legion Home... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Celebrate Cranberry Harvest with Festivals, Marsh Tours (36) Sep 30, 2009
Also enjoy cranberry marsh and winery tours, specialty cranberry food items, arts and crafts show, cranberry baking contest and bake sale, music, farmers market and antique market, the world s largest cranberry cheesecake, harvest hoe down and bog bridge tournament. For Eagle River-area marsh tours at other times, call the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce at 715-479-6400. (Agri-View, WI)
Apple Daze schedule Sep 18, 2009
10 a.m. Deadline for entries in Apple Pie Baking Contest (PGSB community room) ribbons and cash prizes. 10 a.m. to 1o:30 a.m. Musical Entertainment, Central Lee High School Band (park). (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
Details: Quota is selling nuts for snacking, baking and gift-giving. Proceeds benefit Quota s service projects, including assisting disadvantaged women and children, children s eyeglasses, service to the hearing impaired, scholarships, Cops-N-Kids Literacy Program, Care Bears, House of Hope and more. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Westminster The South Carolina Apple Festival, Sept. 8-12, includes a rodeo, a parade, an apple baking contest, a golf tournament, a road race, arts and crafts, a talent show, a car show, dancing and live music. 864-647-7223, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Amish seeing therecession as a sort of blessing Aug 20, 2009
Now, a severe downturn in the RV industry has pushed hundreds of Amish people out of the factories, forcing some to pursue more traditional but often less lucrative work such as baking, woodworking, making jam and selling homegrown produce. But despite the loss of jobs and income, many in the Amish community here say they see the recession as a blessing, because it has caused them to refocus on the key principles of their community: family and faith. (MSNBC -- Business)
One-tank trip: Chickamauga Aug 15, 2009
Homemade cookies, baking mixes and tea paraphernalia are available to take home. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
La dolce vita Aug 13, 2009
Posted on: Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Delicately flavored desserts hail from the city of canals. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 6:47 PM EDT Antiques. Grand Champion Donna Kramer. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Italian nights Jul 17, 2009
Orlandini takes breakfast seriously, baking homemade tortes and cakes and serving them alongside cheeses, preserves, and fresh fruit in a living room hung with more than 50 works of art ... Orlandini takes breakfast seriously, baking homemade tortes and cakes and serving them alongside cheeses, preserves, and fresh fruit in a living room hung with more than 50 works of art. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Virtual Tea Party Blogger gathers with cyber friends for an around-the-world, pinkies-up party Jul 11, 2009
I recently spent a morning shopping and baking cupcakes for a special tea party. This was the very best sort of party, since I could leave the kitchen sink full of dirty dishes and didn't have to touch the vacuum cleaner or a dust cloth. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Italy: 6 ways to spend the night Jul 10, 2009
Orlandini takes breakfast seriously, baking homemade tortes and cakes and serving them alongside cheeses, preserves and fresh fruit in a living room hung with more than 50 works of art. Orlandini is in love with her hometown and eager to help guests experience it, whether that means securing reduced-price tickets to museums or suggesting off-the-radar highlights, such as an unmarked palazzo with newly restored Renaissance frescoes. (CNN -- Travel)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 8, 2009
He said: "Try to imagine living in a tiny shelter made out of straw, dry branches and plastic sheeting with the sun baking down on you at 45 degrees. For most of us that's beyond imagination. Sienna Miller has signed her gold-coloured designer shoes "Right now there are two million people living in camps in Darfur and on the border with Chad. "Oxfam is helping 500,000 people providing basic sanitation and clean drinking water but to reach more people they need our help.". (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Variety of events happening in Marlin May 14, 2009
The HDMA will couple its May 16 market with a pie baking contest and the Marlin Lions Club's annual car and motorcycle show ... Also on tap is the ever-popular pie baking contest that pit local pastry artist against each other to find the best "pie maker" around. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Berniece H. Trone Roberts Frasier Apr 11, 2009
She was such a good cook that she was employed as such by the school district for 37 years, often baking breads and desserts at home for the school menu. Berniece is best known for the homemade rolls she would bring to community events. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Market on Main Street to be held downtown Saturday Mar 19, 2009
The HDMA will couple its May 16 market with a pie baking contest and the Marlin Lions Club's annual car and motorcycle show. A quilt show is scheduled for the September 19 market and the final date for 2009 will be November 21 and will feature a downtown bake sale. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Shops, lounge open at La Posada Mar 8, 2009
Baking is done by La Posada s on-site bakers, and more than coffee and tea there are malts, floats, espressos and lattes along with four rotating flavors of ice cream. It s a fun and meaningful place for residents and the public to come to. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
