Fluffins are the new cupcakes

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fluffy+muffinThere are two main differences between a muffin and a cupcake. The most obvious is that cupcakes are generally frosted in some way, but the greater difference lies in the texture. Muffins tend to be more dense, or possible more moist, than cupcakes. Cupcakes are supposed to be a bit lighter, more tender and …

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Reusable Ice Cream Cones

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reusable conesAre you a cup person or a cone person?

I could go either way with my ice cream and gelato, but a cone will always have a certain nostalgia-factor that cups don’t have. Unfortunately, because cones aren’t as sturdy as ice cream cups, you’re pressured into eating your treats fast when you’re …

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Can I store coffee in the freezer?

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fresh beansStoring food in the freezer will generally prolong its shelf life, so at first glance, it seems like a good idea to store coffee beans there to keep them fresh. But the freezer affects different foods in different ways and really isn’t the optimal storage unit for all foods, coffee included.

Consider …

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Rubik’s Cake

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a cubist cake

Because my grandfather was one of those people who could solve any Rubik’s cube in about 30 seconds, I had something of a fascination with them when I was little. It didn’t translate into any great skill at solving the cube, but while browsing the incredible projects at Pimp That Snack …

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