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Peeps!!

Did you know that the PEEPS brand joined the Just Born family in 1953, making the Just Born company what it is today? In 1954 Bob Born, creator of Just Born candy company personally helps design machines that can produce several PEEPS chicks at one time thus making the Just Born brand the largest marshmallow candy company in the world!

Of course the PEEPS chicks came first but shortly following in 1958 the company created the first marshmallow pumpkin for Halloween, which paved the way for several selections to follow such as hippie chicks for the 1960's, footballs in 1975, teddy bears in 1977, and of course the famous marshmallow bunny in 1980.

Recently, in 2009, marked the date for the first PEEPS & Company store to open offering each design available through the world famous brand. This year, 2011, PEEPS introduced their first ever Chocolate Covered PEEPS, which I am certainly thankful for!

To view more information and fun facts about the PEEPS brand click on the video in the right-hand column.

Easter Catalog!!!!!

Well, you've boxed your green from St. Patrick's Day and now it's time to get out your pastels and search for your favorite sugar confections.

This year do something a little bit different. Instead of buying the same ole basket from the grocery store, personalize and glam it up with one of our beautiful handmade baskets. The kids will love the candy and colors that we provide fresh!!

Check out our brand new Easter Catalog featuring our most popular items.

For more Easter Baskets visit www.mylabellabaskets.com/katieb.html

Healthy St. Patrick's Day Recipes!!

Both hearty and healthy this recipe is sure to bring good luck and good health!

Corned Beef Hash

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 large onion, chopped

4 cups diced cooked potatoes, or frozen hash-brown potatoes

1 cup chooped lean corned beef brisket, (4oz, see tip)

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

salt & freshly ground black pepper

4 large eggs

Preparation:

1. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sautee until it starts to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stiring, until they brown in spots and become crusty, about 8 minutes more. Stir in corned beef and broth and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid is absorbed, 5 to 8 minutes. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper.

2. Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with 2 inches salted water and bring to a gentle simmer. Break eggs, one at a time, onto a saucer and slide into the simmering water. Poach eggs until set to desired firmness, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Divide hash among 4 plates, plage eggs on top of hash.

Tips & Notes

Corned beef can be purchased at your supermarket deli. Be sure to specify lean: it has 1 gram fat per ounce and an ounce of regular corned beef has 5 grams of fat.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 320 calories; 13 g fat(4g sat, 6 g mono); 240 mg cholesterol; 36g carbs; 15g protein; 3g fiber; 493 mg sodium; 695mg potassium.

Carb Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat

more recipes can be found at www.eatingwell.com

$10 Special Edition

Special Edition

Only $10 (each; shipping is extra)

This cute and crafty duo features scented bath soap and fizzies, complete with a tealight candle in a glass tealight holder. The floral base can be used as a candy dish, a votive candleholder, office supplies, hors d'oeuvres, or simply a decorative item.

(while supplies last)