Topic: baking

C’mon, become a fan of Blisstree on Facebook this week and you’ll be entered to win a $150 set of two Guy Fieri kitchen knives for peeling and chopping fruits and vegetables. What are you waiting for? Click here and hit the “Like” button before 5 p.m. EST tomorrow, Friday, September 3 for your chance to win. Chop-chop!
Become a fan of Blisstree on Facebook this week and you’ll be entered to win a $150 set of two Guy Fieri knives for peeling and chopping fruits and vegetables. What are you waiting for? Click here and hit the “Like” button before 5 p.m. EST on Friday, September 3 for your chance to win. Chop-chop!
Become a fan of Blisstree on Facebook this week and you’ll be entered to win a $150 set of two Guy Fieri knives for peeling and chopping vegetables and fruits. What are you waiting for? Click here and hit the “Like” button before 5 p.m. EST on Friday, September 3 for your chance to win. Chop-chop!
Become Our Facebook Fan and You Could Win Guy Fieri's Knife Set

8 days ago by Amanda Ernst | 5 Comments

You know Guy Fieri, the energetic, dive-loving chef and host of Food Network’s Guy’s Big Bite and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, as well as the NBC game show Minute To Win It. Well, when he’s not cooking or hosting or working on his endless list of projects, Guy also sells knives. He calls his line of Japanese Santoku knives, “Knuckle Sandwich,” and you can win a set of two of them, just for being a fan of Blisstree on Facebook.

Blisstree is giving one lucky Facebook fan Guy’s new 2-piece Santoku Knife Set, which includes a 5.5-inch Chopper Santoku Knife with Crisscross Crusher and a 4-inch Lil’ Guy Paring Knife.

If you’re already our Facebook fan, then you’ve been entered to win this fun and versatile knife set. If not, you have until 5 pm EST on Friday, September 3 to become a fan of Blisstree on Facebook. Just click here and hit the “Like” button at the top of the page to become a fan. … More »
Eco-Friendly Kitchen: Mix It Up and Buy From OpenSky

11 days ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

You know we love Preserve products — we’ve featured a few in our weekly 10 Under $10 feature. These mixing bowls are no exception. They’re BPA- and melamine-free, plus they’re made with 100% recycled plastic. They’re also practical, in addition to being safe and good for the environment: You can throw them in the dishwasher, use the spout to pour batter, and use the easy-grip handles when the batter gets gooey. A set of three is just $21, and with the help of our partners at OpenSky, you can buy them right now from us. … More »
Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Baking Essentials Under $10

27 days ago by Caroline Sloan | 1 Comment

We can’t wait for the weather to cool off — then we’ll actually be able to stand in our kitchen with the oven on. We’re prepping for our upcoming fall bake-a-thons with 10 eco-friendly baking supplies. They’re free of BPA, which often lurks in plastic kitchenware, and you can even … More »
Sweet Substitutes: Making much-loved dishes healthier can be as simple as swapping a few ingredients for smart alternatives. Check out some ideas here. (via FitSugar)
Julia Child on David Letterman: Flashback Friday

53 days ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

Julia Child, one of Blisstree’s favorite chefs and personalities, stopped by Late Night with David Letterman in 1987 to make Dave a burger. That didn’t exactly work out, but the footage is hilarious. (Though we have to disagree with Julia about raw ground beef being healthy.)
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BPA: Toxins In Your At-Home Canning

57 days ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

If you’re savvy enough to do some at-home canning, we say you’re also eco-friendly, smart, and thrifty. You probably look pretty cute in your canning apron, too. But there’s a hidden snag in the world of DIY canning — classic mason jars contain BPA in the lids. Yes, the dreaded … More »
What's Your Flavor? Food Pairing's New Online Cooking Tool

61 days ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

If you aren’t a whiz in the kitchen, figuring out what goes with what can be tough. Sometimes we can be crafty with our culinary combinations, but we usually need a recipe to guide us in the right direction. Well, we’re about to become more adept at pairings than we … More »
Anti-BP Living: 12 Ways to Use Less Oil and Save the World

61 days ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

Oh, the oil spill. If you’re getting sick of hearing about it (we’re kind of sick of writing about it), we’d better just get used to it. The devastation happening in the Gulf region is cluing more Americans than ever into our dependency on oil. If BP and its reaction … More »
Foodie Secrets to Staying Slim: Gail Simmons and Frank Bruni Dish on Their Biggest Occupational Hazard

61 days ago by Briana Rognlin | Comment

Last night Blisstree dropped by the paperback release party for Born Round, former New York Times Restaurant Critic Frank Bruni’s memoir about eating.
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Giada De Laurentiis Secrets to Staying Slim: Her low-cal dessert recipes may not be the entire secret behind Giada’s tiny figure, but they’re a start. These are definitely better than trying to sate your sugar cravings with a slice of watermelon. (via Women’s Health)
Congratulations to Our Food Network Cat Cora and Chef Aarón Sánchez Giveaway Winners

63 days ago by Blisstree Staff | 3 Comments

Announcing the four lucky winners of our Food Network Cat Cora/Aarón Sánchez Memorabilia Giveaway: Twitter users MaraNYC, 1_browneyedgirl, purplelover04, and laurallee56.
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July 4th Fun: 10 Things We Want to Do This (Long) Weekend

67 days ago by Briana Rognlin | Comment

We doubt you need guidance, but here are a few of our suggested activities for this long holiday weekend. Happy 4th of July, be safe, and have fun.
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