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See ya, soda! Ciao, concentrate! 7 easy iced drinks for summer
By RachaelRaymag.com | Shine Food – Fri, Jun 17, 2011 7:36 PM EDTNew candy ice cream treats from the supermarket
By RachaelRaymag.com | Shine Food – Fri, Jun 17, 2011 4:57 PM EDT
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The coolest new summer treats in the freezer aisle take their cues from beloved candy classics.
1. Breyers Blasts! Whoppers
Mini versions of the classic malted milk ball candy add crunch to fudge-swirled, malted vanilla ice cream. ($4.99 for 1.5 qt.)
2. Ciao Bella S'mores
In this grown-up version of the campout favorite, decadent chocolate-marshmallow gelato with chocolate chunks is sandwiched between two soft graham-cracker cookies. All that's missing is the campfire! ($4.99 for a box of 4)
3. Popsicle AirHeads Ice Pops
Like their candy cousins, these pops have a chewy-tart taffy thing going on. They come in four flavors, including the cult favorite, white "mystery." ($4.49 for a multipack box of 18)
4. Reese's Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cups
Shaped like the original treat, this bigger version is filled with luscious, nutty peanut butter ice cream. ($3.99 for a box of 6)
5. Popsicle Jolly Rancher Awesome Twosome Ice Pops
Two flavors, one wrapped around the other (blueEasy-to-make ice pops (and you can't buy these babies off the truck)
By RachaelRaymag.com | Shine Food – Thu, Jun 16, 2011 11:40 PM EDTMORE ICE POP TIPS:
Buy Use an ice-pop set that includes ten 3-oz. molds. Buy backup sticks at grocery or craft stores.
Store Frozen pops stay fresh and tasty in their molds for up to two weeks.
Serve Run warm water over the molds to loosen pops; serve immediately.
Party trick Slide a paper coaster "bib" up the stick to catch drips.
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By RachaelRaymag.com | Shine Food – Tue, Jun 14, 2011 10:57 PM EDTMORE LIKE THIS:Great regional barbecue recipes + sides »Summer grilling menus + recipes »How-to grilling videos »More tips + tools for great grilling »
Wanna beat your shorts hang-up? Here's what to wear
By RachaelRaymag.com | Summer Living – Mon, Jun 13, 2011 4:12 PM EDTFind the right pair of shorts to flatter your favorite body parts! Just follow these picks from Rachael's style buddy, Gretta Monahan.
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You say: I'm too curvy for shorts!
We say: Curvy bodies will look smooth and slim in classic shorts with a looser fit.
Color: Solid, dark colors and thick fabrics, like denim or thick cotton, have shape-smoothing and minimizing powers.
Fit: Shorts should float away from the body. By not hugging every inch, they smooth thighs, creating a leaner silhouette. A high, thick waistband and a clean style (no big pockets or pleats) will also slim you.
Length: They should hit a few inches above the knee, so you see just the narrowest part of the leg, leading you to assume what's above is shapely, too!
Pair it with: flowy tops or blazers, which create dimension on top to balance your upper and lower halves. High heels in nude colors will slim and lengthen legs.
7 fast recipes for almost-instant desserts
By RachaelRaymag.com | Shine Food – Fri, Jun 3, 2011 3:40 PM EDTWe tried over 200 tasty vinaigrette dressings-these are the best! Plus, get recipes to try and make 'em yourself at home.
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Best Lightened-Up
Kraft Light Asian Toasted Sesame Reduced Fat Dressing
This low-fat fave packs tons of flavor (from savory soy sauce, spicy ginger and nutty sesame seeds) into 50 calories per serving. "It's so rich, it can't be low-fat!" one panelist marveled. Read full review »
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Best Berry
Wild Thymes Raspberry Salad Refresher
"I could drink this straight!" one taster raved. "It tastes like fresh raspberry-orange juice!" And no wonder: Raspberry puree is the first ingredient listed for this bright, tangy dressing. Read full review »
Make your own Cherry Salad Dressing »
