Chocolate Snickerdoodles Spice Things Up

Sometimes putting a spin on a tried-and-true favorite yields tasty results! Home cook Teresa Jacobson’s Mexican Chocolate Snickerdoodles are the perfect, scrumptious example! Chewy and chocolatey on their own, just a pinch of cayenne pepper and cinnamon add a zippy kick that just cannot be beat. You...

“Treadmill Worthy” Chocolate Brownies

There are many schools of thought when it comes to brownies. Cakey or fudgy, frosting or no frosting, nuts or plain. This dense, chocolatey version studded with nuts from home cook Gail Welch of Carthage, Texas, is definitely a contender for the perfect combo! A square of this cocoa-rich delight topped with...

Letter To The Editor: On the Subject of Education, Jobs and the Environment

Dear Editor, When I read the April 11 edition of the Herald, it was obvious I would have to weigh in on matters yet again. The article that caught my eye focused on Senator John Boozman’s visit to Rison. The three main issues are jobs, education, and the environment. Some of you may recall my previous...

Martha White Muffin Mix Challenge Winners

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bakers across the country submitted original recipes using at least one of the 17 varieties of Martha White Muffin Mixes. Preliminary judging narrowed the recipe entries to five finalists, which then competed in an online vote. The votes were combined with the preliminary judging...

Ice Cream Sandwich Wins Martha White Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 22, 2012) – Emily B. of Antigo, Wis., is the Grand Prize Winner of the fourth annual Martha White Muffin Mix Challenge for her Ultimate Ice Cream Sandwich. Emily will receive the $5,000 Grand Prize for her creative recipe entry. Emily turned to her waffle iron to create the Ultimate...

A Tisket, A Tasket, A Cupcake Easter Basket

(Family Features) Go beyond store-bought marshmallow chicks and chocolate rabbits this year. Perfect for some-bunny special – or as a dessert to brighten any holiday table – A Tisket, A Tasket, A Cupcake Easter Basket cupcakes prove that it can be a good idea to put all your eggs in one...