Marshmallows

Critics bash 'Great Gatsby' excesses, DiCaprio's 'marshmallow' accent

2013-05-06 12:13:00

Call it the Great Gats-lash. In the lead-up to the arrival of Baz Luhrmann’s kinetic reimagining of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” in theaters Friday, most critical thumbs are pointing either sideways or downward....

A look at the secret life of Peeps

2013-03-25 10:41:00

Easter is almost here, and for some, this means colored eggs and bunnies and candy-filled baskets. But for those who can't celebrate the holiday without a squishy marshmallow treat, it can mean only one thing. The Peeps are coming! The brightly...

Perfecting our homemade 'peeps' recipe

2013-03-25 14:00:00

In the recent story on homemade "peeps", I allude to what it took to come up with a perfectly pipeable "peep" (say that 10 times). It wasn't easy. While there is no shortage to homemade "peeps" recipes online, the Test Kitchen staff and I had trouble...

Homemade 'peeps'? These chicks rule.

2013-03-23 00:00:00

Maybe they slowly grew on me. Or maybe it was the sheer sugar rush — from testing close to 75 dozen chicks — but I'll admit it. I've grown fond of Peeps. For most of us, an Easter basket simply isn't complete without a box of Peeps. The...

This week's recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen

2013-03-23 09:00:00

As writer Faye Levy shows, versatile haroset isn't just for Passover: "Haroset, a blend of fruit, nuts and wine, is probably the most popular food of the eight-day holiday of Passover, which begins Monday night. "For the Seder, the feast commemorating...

Marshmallows! Kristen Bell to talk ‘Veronica Mars’ film on Twitter

2013-03-20 13:12:22

Recipe: Homemade marshmallow candies

2013-03-23 00:00:00

� Total time: 1 hour, plus setting time Servings: About 3 dozen candies, depending on size Note: This recipe requires the use of a candy or digital thermometer. 2 packages gelatin 3/4 cup water, divided Butter for greasing a baking sheet, if...

Man About Town: Valentine's candyland at Sweet! Hollywood

2013-02-09 00:00:00

I'm in my traditional Cupidian buying frenzy leading up to Valentine's Day, my major organs bursting with good intentions, not knowing quite where to turn, getting a little angry about it actually — the frustrations of unbridled romance, bordering...

'Next Iron Chef' recap: It's an awkward Vegas wedding

2012-12-10 10:41:00

The remaining five contestants on "Next Iron Chef" took a trip to Las Vegas Sunday evening for a Vegas wedding -- of wacky ingredients, of course. For the Chairman's Challenge of fusion, host Alton Brown married ingredients for the chefs: peanut butter...

Rose Parade: Hurling soft missiles is parade route tradition

2013-01-01 03:33:27

Test Kitchen video tip: Homemade marshmallows

2012-12-06 07:00:00

Have you ever tried to make your own marshmallows? They may be a little tricky (yes, a thermometer is involved), but they can be a lot of fun, and make great gifts. Add a little spice to flavor them however you’d like – cinnamon, lemon,...

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is an elegant off-road dominator

2011-07-21 00:00:00

Imagine Batman and the Joker are interested in fractional ownership of the same pickup truck. The caped crusader would want it all-black, eminently capable of off-roading, with a penchant for getting airborne. His nemesis might favor it in a crazy shade...

A vintage can of Campfire Marshmallows from Doumak Inc.

2013-05-07 14:09:00

Piped marshmallows make for edible spring flowers!

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Line 12 muffin cups. Combine graham crumbs, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions. Beat in vanilla.

2013-03-21 00:00:00