Sacher-Torte, The Perfect Birthday Cake

Sacher-Torte from the Hotel Sacher, ViennaMy Mother is serious about the coffee and confections she serves.  They have to be great.  So over the years, only she made the coffee in our house.  And, I pity the fool who'd dare to bring a Hostess cupcake to the table.  When birthdays rolled around, you got an old world, European, torte cake -- with dark chocolate, ground nuts, jam, butter, cream ... and candles.  Mom...

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Swimsuits, All New Styles

Lands' End, new styles and mix and match combinationsWhether you wear an itsy, bitsy, bikini, or rely on yards of spandex to minimize your imperfections, there's a suit created to flatter your figure.  This season Lands' End, along with other retailers, are swimming in possibilities, making it easier to find a cute suit that's perfect for your body type.  Choose a chic one piece, with all over control, to look a whole size smaller,...

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Happy Father's Day, Some Fun Trivia

I love this picture by Norman Rockwell of a dear old dad sending his son off to college, probably the first in the family to go, and the boy's mom packed him a lunch for the train ride.While listening to a sermon in her Methodist Church in 1909 about the newly recognized Mother's Day, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington got the idea that there should also be an official day to honor fathers everywhere.  Her father had returned as a Civil...

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Serendipity 3's Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Lite

Never deprive yourself of chocolateNew York City's Serendipity 3 is famous for serving decadent desserts with rich toppings.  The portions are outrageous!  The cafe's a fun place to satisfy a sweet tooth for locals and tourists alike.  The Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, its signature drink, was featured on The Early Show and Oprah, and extolled as something chocolate lovers must try before they die.  Well, that is...

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Brilliant Must-Have Summer Accessories

The T-Rex, cute name ... no? (arrrh♥)I can think of lots of summer essentials but will focus on three, inexpensive, ancillary ones. Once you discover their existence, you can't live without them:1} FHI Heat T-Rex Hair Clips – These have a strange name and a stranger appearance, but they are the best hair clips I've ever used.  They are designed to hold any type, or amount of hair securely in place and release the hair easily.  You can...

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Prevent Aging And Cancer With Four Top Performers

Search Amazon.com for skin careThe most effective anti-aging product on the market today also prevents skin cancer and sunburns.  Can you guess what it is?  If you said, sunscreen, you're absolutely right.  And with summer fast approaching, you should apply a shot-glass portion (or 2 tablespoons) of it on your exposed skin every two hours throughout a sunny day.  Most of us don't reapply sunscreens as we should. And with so many...

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