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Aug 12

Parfaits On The Bay: A Free Restaurant For Two That’s Open Any Time.

Thanks for the Parfaits on the Bay!  It may have been my first.  I’d enjoyed a Trifle or two, but not yet a Parfait, which I believe is roughly similar minus the Cake, as explained by my personal headless Chef. He made these with layerin (read full article)

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Aug 08

OC Cupcake Classic Special Culinary Arts Competition Is Happening Soon.

The OC Cupcake Classic is the last “Special Culinary Competition” you can enter this year at the Orange County Fair.  Entry Forms are due by August 11th and the Competition will be held on Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 1PM on the Prome (read full article)

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Aug 02

Second Culinary Arts Competition Fair Submissions Are Due Tomorrow.

The Orange County Fair’s Culinary Arts Competition (2nd Show) submissions are due tomorrow and will be on display starting Wednesday, August 4th.  Most 1st Show submissions will be removed from the display cases and replaced with the 2nd Sh (read full article)

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Jul 29

Another Party With New Ice Cream Flavors From Häagen-Dazs.

Nibbles of Tidbits loves a good Ice Cream Party, especially if it includes Häagen-Dazs.  We’re amazed by the unique and tasty flavors they keep coming up with.  We gave big thumbs up to the Haägen-Dazs FIVE series at our last tasting p (read full article)

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Jul 25

The Art Of The Tart & Pie Competition At The OC Fair.

It’s not too late to sign-up for a few of the Orange County Fair Culinary Arts Competitions — The specifics and more Fair information can be found here.  Today the ‘Art of the Tart & Pie Competition‘ went down with Pie (read full article)

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Jul 19

Paula Deen’s Pineapple Upside Down Biscuit Recipe Is A Winner.

I originally set out to find a good Pineapple Upside Down Cupcake recipe, when I came across Paula Deen’s Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits – Since the preparation couldn’t be easier and they seemed fun to make, I opted to try  (read full article)

Appetizers (Tapas), Breakfast Meals, Cakes & Cupcakes, cherries, cupcakes, desserts, Food Pictures & More, fresh fruit, Paula Deen, pineapple

Jul 15

It’s Not A Tool Like Some I Know: It Does Good Things In The Kitchen.

I’ve had the pictured kitchen tool (Pastry/Pizza Roller) for several years now.  I don’t remember where I got it, but just found the same one online for less than $5 — Not too shabby, since it’s come in handy many times ove (read full article)

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Jul 15

Orange County Fair Entry Gone Wild: Submissions Due Today.

The above dish truly represents ‘The Bad‘ and ‘The Funny‘ about this blog.  The Tangerine Dream Bars (wannabe) was going to be an entry in the Culinary Arts Competition at the Orange County Fair, but it didn’t happ (read full article)

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Jul 12

Play The Kiwi Game: Hopefully New Zealand Is Closer Than A Dream Away.

This Kiwi wannabe is burstin’ at the seams with excitement over ZESPRI’s Kiwi A-Go-Go Bloggers’ Contest.  The possibility of winning a Trip for 4 to New Zealand put me over the edge.  Inspired by the true stars of the contest (Kiwi and (read full article)

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Jul 04

Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake And More To Come.

We now get back to reporting about the superb Cheesecake featured on Father’s Day.  We prepared it by following the Cheesecake (One easy method, endless flavor variations) recipe and instructions found on pages 63 – 69 in Fine Cookin (read full article)

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Jun 26

Coolhaus: Handmade Ice Cream Sandwiches From A Former Postal Truck.

It seems that more and more good things are coming from trucks.  Not only did Sarnoff’s Summer Splash include a couple Kogi BBQ trucks as previously reported, but also Coolhaus, a gourmet Ice Cream Sandwich truck. Coolhaus Ice Cream is all (read full article)

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Jun 24

Ever Consider Making Your Own Pop-Tarts?

I never considered making my own Pop-Tarts until contacted with the idea, then thought it’d be fun to give it a try.  The pictured Pop-Tart was indeed good, but questionably worth the work.  With respect to Pop-Tarts, I’d rather grab (read full article)

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Jun 21

Happy Father’s Day To All Great Dads, Including Mine.

Just made my first Cheesecake and I’m excited it couldn’t have turned out better.  A friend recently presented me with a photocopy of an amazing Cheesecake method that yields endless flavor variations.  I tested it out by making the (read full article)

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Jun 02

Classic Southern Desserts: Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Frosting.

I discovered the best Strawberry Buttercream Frosting in Southern Living’s Classic Southern Desserts Cookbook.  And the interesting thing about it is… I don’t even like Buttercream Frosting.  All my life I’ve dumped Cake (read full article)

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May 19

OC Fair Culinary Entries Are Due By May 26, 2010: Enter Before Then.

We’re fine tuning recipes to enter into the Orange County Fair Culinary Arts Competition this year.  Entries are due by May 26, 2010.  You can ENTER HERE.  Other than the photos, we’re not tellin’ more about what we’re w (read full article)

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May 13

Banana Split Three Layer Cake Challenge.

Our Banana Split Cake started out as a fun idea, but unfortunately it didn’t quite cross the finish line.  Good thing we’re testing out recipes before entering ‘em into the 2010 Orange County Fair Culinary Arts Competition ̵ (read full article)

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Apr 04

Easter Cookie (And Goodie) Decorating Ideas: Happy Easter.

As you may or may not know, the Nibbles of Tidbits’ Cookie Crew decorates Cookies every major holiday.  Happy Easter!  This year our lovely host, Loretta single-handedly made Cupcakes, Chocolate Dipped Oreos, Chocolate Dipped Graham Crackers (read full article)

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Feb 15

Yogurtland To La La Land.

While working/writing all weekend, I rarely left the house but for this Yogurtland Frozen Yogurt.  I didn’t want to do it, but was drawn over-and-over by the tart flavors, fresh toppings, make it yourself ease and good prices.  It’s (read full article)

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Feb 10

Super Bowl Winnings, Casino Buffets & Beer Quotes.

Hip hip hooray, we’re on our way to the Pala Casino Buffet to spend the winnings of Super Bowl Sunday.  It’ll be explained later, but now I’m happy to report a $100 win in a Super Bowl pool, as I luckily did last year.  Is it l (read full article)

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Dec 27

Whoa Baby, It’s A Dutch Baby (German Pancake).

Have you ever made a Dutch Baby?  It’s a German Pancake that’s easy to make and impressive to serve.  It’ll definitely be on the menu at my next brunch party.  I located several recipes for Dutch Baby Pancakes, but ultimately (read full article)

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