Melted Snowman Cookies

These look like a lot of fun…

Adorably festive and deliciously homemade, these are perfect for any holiday party! Sweet, buttery sugar cookies are topped with marshmallow and royal icing “snowmen” that look like they want to run and have some fun before they melt away!

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What Is the Best Mayo And Why Is It Kewpie?

When mayonnaise is this good, you put it on everything. Be sure to get the Japanese version and not the Kewpie made in the United States. It may be all in my head, but I feel like the Japanese made is better.

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Freezing Herbs and Citrus

Freezing herbs and citrus. What a perfect time to talk about this topic as I’m sure we are all bringing in plants from outdoors and have a desire to want to preserve the freshness of summer.

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We Tested 6 Methods for Storing Mushrooms and Found a Clear Winner

The best method for storing mushrooms not only kept them free of slime and mold, it actually made the mushrooms taste better too.

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Dizzy Fest is Back

Dizzy Fest
October 9, 2021
10AM to 4PM (ish)
Dizzy Pig BBQ Supply Store
11301 Braden Dr
Manassas, VA 20109

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2020 passed without one of Virginia’s premiere BBQ events. Back this year and better than ever, tickets (Dizzy Pig calls them memberships) are going fast.  Memberships are $60 each and get you access to sample multiple courses of hot-off-the-grill food creations from over 20 cook teams. The food is prepared on Big Green Eggs and is amazing.

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The teams set up early and are cranking out breakfast items by 10am. Here are some examples of the imaginative dishes you can sample.

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Smoked Deviled Eggs

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Pastrami Breakfast Sandwich

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You will learn some great ways to use an array of Dizzy Pig’s world famous seasonings. Dizzy Fest usually sells out so don’t wait, get your membership now.

Dried mushrooms are an umami powerhouse. Here’s how to use them.

Dried mushrooms are worth keeping on hand, whether you’re subbing them for fresh or want to add savory oomph to your recipes.

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