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My mom has been making this classic easy recipe since the 1970s, but instead of Cool Whip, I use heavy cream. The instant pistachio pudding dessert takes about five minutes to whip up. Watergate Salad 16 ounces crushed pineapple with liquid juices (don’t drain) 8 ounces heavy cream 1 cup marshmallows 1/2 cup toasted pecans […]

My recent microwave lemon mug cake experiment, wherein I mixed a mini amount of batter from scratch and zapped it for two minutes, that yielded a funky looking oversized cupcake — led me to this wonderful creation. It’s so yummy that I must share it. First you’ll bake the cake in the microwave, then you’ll […]

Nine years ago today we went to court in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and sat before a judge who sternly put our then 8-year-old Hannah through a series of questions to make sure she was in full agreement with our adopting her, moving to the other side of the world and leaving behind her birthplace to possibly […]

The best way to have oatmeal is hot off the stove. The next best way is to grab an oatmeal cup when you’re in a hurry and need a portable meal or snack. Get creative with fruits and nuts to top the oatmeal with. Hot or cold, these handy oatmeal jars are satisfying and filling. […]

There are almost as many ways to make a macaroni salad as there are to make a pizza. The beauty is that you can decide what goes in your salads just as easily as you can pick your favorite pizza toppings. Here’s what I call a winning macaroni salad. Macaroni Salad 16 ounces macaroni, rotini […]