Carrot-Cake Thumbprint Cookies [RECIPE]

Carrot Cake Thumbprint Cookies
Does carrot cake get your mouth watering? Then these cookies are just what the doctor ordered! (Photo by Marcus Nilsson)

We’re always excited when we get to introduce you to great new cookbooks with out-of-this-world recipes. Since this is the time of year when lots of families get together to bake cookies, we knew you’d be thrilled to receive several new recipes this week, selected just for you, and all from the beautiful new volume, Martha Stewart’s Cookie Perfection. We’ve tested several recipes from this book already, and simply can’t say enough good things about it! So stay tuned all this week and discover recipes we know you won’t be able to wait to bake up in your own kitchen. To kick things off, here’s Martha’s Carrot-Cake Thumbprint Cookies. Enjoy! —J&H Continue reading “Carrot-Cake Thumbprint Cookies [RECIPE]”

Help Protect Public Media [VIDEO]

Protect My Public Media
Shows like Masterpiece, Sesame Street, and Doctor Who rely on federal funding. (Collage by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Dear Friends,

If you’re like us, you love watching shows like MasterpieceGreat Performances, Charlie RoseDoctor Who, and Martha Stewart’s Cooking SchoolYou probably grew up with long-running educational programming like Sesame Street, and your kids almost certainly love Thomas and FriendsGeneration after generation, America has relied on public television to deliver this kind of quality programming, which informs, educates, inspires and entertains us. Continue reading “Help Protect Public Media [VIDEO]”

How Eating Your Favorite Foods Can Help Reduce Your Cholesterol

Shrimp
Shrimp is surprisingly good for you.
(Photo courtesy Phu Thinh Co, Flickr)

I wasn’t too thrilled when the doctor told me I need to keep an eye on my cholesterol levels. Before he could say more, I suddenly had visions of munching on nothing but rabbit food, taking expensive medications, and nixing all the yummy eats I love. Thankfully, my premonition was somewhat off the mark, and working on lowering my numbers hasn’t been nearly as tough as I had previously thought. If you’re in the same boat with me, then check out some of my favorite tips on how to bring down those digits.  Continue reading “How Eating Your Favorite Foods Can Help Reduce Your Cholesterol”