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A decadent, almost dessertlike version of a fruit salad, the ambrosia salad usually contains pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and coconut with a creamy agent (whipped cream, sour cream, or yogurt) to bind it all together.

Retro Menu Foods Inspired by Mad Men

Fans of nostalgic packaged sweet treats may be racing to stock up with the <a href="http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/11/16/hostess-brands-says-it-will-liquidate/" target="_blank">news that Hostess Brands is closing</a>, but we have a different approach: making our own! Several enterprising chefs have re-created their favorite nostalgic treats which look even better than the original. And an added bonus? Those preservatives that will keep those Hostess treats (and possibly your gastrointestinal tract) fresh through the next nuclear event aren't a concern when the Twinkies and Ho Hos come from your oven.

9 Hostess Treats to Make at Home

When I pack my next day's lunch at 11 p.m. the night before, the last thing I consider is what it looks like. Sandwiches get shoved in plastic bags, and leftovers are unceremoniously crammed into old Tupperware. But making <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/Japanese-Bento-Boxes-23047599" target="_blank">Japanese bento</a> is not just about delicious food; it's about harmonious construction and pretty presentations. We turned to the marvelous bento designs of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gamene/collections/72157622403685998/" target="_blank">Flickr user gamene</a> to inspire our next yummy lunch creations!

18 Inspiring Bento Box Lunch Photos

With warmer weather tickling the air, I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and dig into a little Spring cleaning. Sure, there are ovens to clean and counters to scrub, but one task I'm forcing myself to tackle this season is tidying up my pantry and spice rack and clearing out old and expired items. Today I've rounded up some guidelines on how long to keep basic pantry staples and how to tell when they're ready for the trash (or compost). While these time frames are a general rule of thumb, it's important to use your senses to detect what to keep and what to toss: if anything looks, smells, or tastes strange, it's probably best to get rid of it. So let's get a-cleaning!

Pantry Spring Cleaning: When to Toss Spices and Other Products