candy
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The Energy Bars With the Best Ingredients (and Least Sugar)
Energy bars — those dense squares of nutrients that bring to mind 1970s dystopian sci-fi movies — offer obvious benefits. They’re convenient, delivering a full serving of calories and nutrition without any prep; they’re shelf-stable; they’re perfect for those busy moments when preparing a more traditional meal isn’t possible. But while many of these bars…
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You Should Brûlée All of Your Favourite Holiday Treats
Whether you’re huddling around a roaring campfire, grilling a sumptuous piece of meat, or brûlée-ing a custardy crème, fire is sexy. Maybe it’s the element of danger involved in the exothermic process of combustion, or maybe it’s just because it looks cool, but breaking out a kitchen torch tells me we are about to experience…
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Chocolate Is Not the Only Halloween Candy That Is Dangerous for Dogs
Every dog owner knows full well that chocolate is poison, and dogs will eat it anyway, which makes Halloween an extra-challenging time of year. But chocolate is just one of many potentially hazardous candy ingredients. To keep everyone safe, you should know what else to avoid.
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How to Buy Exactly Enough Halloween Candy, Without Going Over
The hardest part of Halloween (besides deciding on the perfect costume for you or your small children) is figuring out how much candy to buy. Running out early is obviously no fun at all — but given that the good stuff costs upwards of $14 a bag these days, neither is overbuying. (It turns out…