benefits of licorice root

Traditional herbalists have been using licorice root as a general tonic for respiratory and liver support. Most Chinese herb combinations use licorice to balance other herbs and to promote vitality. This root has a reputation for helping the entire body maintain balance and enhance overall well-being.
There are many benefits of licorice root which include the [...]

fruit licorice

The candy store is a favorite stop of children. There they browse through jars containing cinnamon candy discs, lemon drops, Almond Joys and fruit licorice. They eagerly hold small cups where they put their chosen sweets. It takes them some time to finish because they want to be sure they had gone through the [...]

tea cookies

My friends and I celebrated our passing of the comprehensive exams with a little celebration at an Italian restaurant. Jess and I were armed against the cold weather, but Bart was dressed in just his shirt and jeans. How he managed to get through the cold we didn’t know.
Anyway, the food was really good. [...]

dessert recipes

We are a family of foodies. My husband loves all things grilled, my daughter is currently going to culinary school and I am the dessert queen. We love to host potluck and recipe-swapping parties. I am constantly on the lookout for mouthwatering dessert recipes to try out. My favorite dessert recipes [...]

Flavored licorice

Surprise your friends and family during a get-together or party. Bring out some flavored licorice as dessert. The grownups will love to reminisce about their childhood days when grandparents used to bring them licorice as a special gift. Flavored licorice comes in many varieties.
Serve a host of flavors, so your loved ones can enjoy [...]

fruitcake

The holidays are almost upon us. Here is a delicious recipe for California fruitcake:
1. Grease and line loaf pans. Put a pan of hot water in the bottom of your oven. 2. Sift together flour, spices and salt onto waxed paper. 3. Combine fruit and nuts in mixing bowl. Measure one cup of [...]

Cheesecakes

Among many types of desserts, there is one versatile sweet product that you can top with almost anything and it will still taste delicious. Cheesecakes are yummy desserts that are great to eat plain or with fruit toppings.
Cheesecakes are usually made of soft, fresh cheeses combined with ingredients like sugar, eggs, flour and liquids. Toppings [...]

flax seed muffins

Have a different kind of dessert every night. Choose to order scrumptious pastries from Montana Muffins. At least one day a week, present your loved ones with flax seed muffins to tantalize their taste buds as well as keep their bodies healthy.
They yummy treats not only taste good, they are good for you! Studies [...]