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How to Substitute Sour Cream for Milk in Baking

If you’re out of milk or are just looking to add a richness and flavor to your baking, substituting sour cream for milk is an easy option. Sour cream can take the place of whole milk, half and half, cream, skim milk and buttermilk. However, the flavor will be different, and you may need to adjust liquid ratios and fats in your recipe for a good result.

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Chocolate Caramel Pecan Toffee [Vegan & Gluten-Free]

When it comes to a special Christmas treat, one of my all-time favorite indulgences is a piece of homemade candy. It wasn’t all that long ago, one would often see tins of homemade treats under the glowing Christmas tree.Today were going back in time to when gifts were simple and made by hand. Love filled each and every tenderly created package. If this is what Christmas looks like for you, youre …

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Fall Fashion Obsessions

I know its hard to imagine that in the middle of this hundred-degree weather I could possibly be thinking about fall clothing, but I am and I am OBSESSED! It all started yesterday when I walked into Michael Nussken (my favorite local boutique) to let them know I just wore all of my fabulous summer pieces on my AMAZING girls trip to Capriand there it was, a rolling rack full of Isabel Marant Fall. To top it off, it just had arrived! It was like crack, and I got first dibs!

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Beauty Secrets of Japanese Women

Many Americans consider Japanese women as possessing great beauty, especially when it comes to their skin and hair. Not only are Japanese women well groomed and gorgeous, the Japanese tend to be trendsetters. It’s no wonder American women want to know their secrets. You may be discouraged to learn that Japanese women spend three hours every morning doing their hair and makeup, says Naho Moriyama, “Marie Claire” Japan’s beauty chief on the “Marie Claire” website. Even so, time-crunched American women still might want to learn some of the secrets to determine which ones can work for them.