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Book of the week Learn to Bake by Linda Collister BBC Books, ￡18.99

These days when teenagers make their afternoon dash for the school gates, they are bursting to get home and bake a cake. You’ve got Mary Berry and The Great British Bake Off to thank for that (if you are giving thanks). Teenagers loved Berry, who contributes a foreword to this book, thought Paul Hollywood a god, and argued over which contestant would win. Now you can recreate the whole thing in your kitchen. Here are 80 family-friendly recipes, from deep-dish pizza to veggie frittata. Sticky confetti cake puts your leftover hundreds and thousands to use (see slide for next recipe).

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Jones Soda

Mmmmmm, Jones soda.  A premium soda company with a sense of humor and personal flair.  While being decorated with the best of pictures sent in from Jones Soda fans, they also come in a wide variety of delicious flavors.  Jones is a Seattle based soda company that started with just a hand full of flavors; Orange, cherry, lemon-lime, strawberry-lime, raspberry, and grape.  Now however their basic lineup is much larger and more delicious.

Here is a list of the hefty amount of flavor coming from their direction.  (List updated from wikipedia)

• Root Beer
• Fruit Punch
• Cream Soda
• Vanilla Cola
• Orange & Cream
• Mf Grape
• Blue Bubblegum
• Kiwi
• Berry Lemonade
• Tangerine
• Watermelon
• Blueberry
• Blueberry Pomegranate
• Crushed Melon
• Green Apple
• Lemon Drop
• Cherry
• Strawberries and Cream
• Pure Cane Cola
• Twisted Lime
• Pure Cane Lemon Lime

• Sugar Free Black Cherry
• Sugar Free Root Beer
• Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge
• Sugar Free Berries and Cream
• Sugar Free Cream Soda
• Sugar Free Ginger Ale
• Sugar Free Pink Grapefruit
• Sugar Free Green Apple
• Sugar Free Cola
• Slim Root Beer
• Slim Lime Cola
• Slim Fu Fu Berry
• Slim Cream Soda
• Slim Orange Soda

• Strawberry White Tea
• Cherry White Tea
• Berry Green Tea
• Mandarin Green Tea
• Tropical Red Tea
• Peach Red Tea

• Bohemian Raspberry
• Berry White
• Bada Bing!
• D'Peach Mode
• Limes With Orange
• Bananaberry
• Strawberry Manilow
• Fu Cran Fu
• Betty
• Dave
• Açai

• Berry Pomegranate
• Lemon Lime
• Cranberry Apple
• Tropical Citrus
• Peach Mango
• Mandarin Orange
• Blueberry Grape
• Kiwi Dragonfruit
• Red Grapefruit
• Strawberry Lemonade

I know, right?  A lot of flavors there, and I haven't even counted the seasonal flavors.  If there isn't something that you want to wet your taste buds with, then tasting just isn't for you.  I highly suggest you go to the store and buy a case of these.  They are made with pure cane sugar instead of refined processed sugar.  This gives them a taste unique to their brand and much sweeter than any other soda.  That doubled with their ingenious flavor making abilities gives them a throne at the top as far as beverages go.  So if you'd like a little taste of royalty, go and get a bottle or can today.

Tuna school

A perfectly seared tuna steak coated in toasted poppy seeds.  Tuna steak can be very delicious when cooked properly at the right temperature and time.  Experiment with your own seasonings and breading to create you favorite and heart healthy version of this sexy delicacy.  If you don't have any ideas you can go with the classic lemon juice and cracked pepper.

Dripping sauce

This picture speaks for itself.  I'm delicious!  Whether it's cow, pig, or lamb, meat can be delicious but make sure you cook it properly.

Cheesecake factory

Cheesecake is something that's easy to make and easy to experiment with.  Any topping out of the can turns cheesecake into raspberry cheesecake, or anything you want.  Although I suggest you use all fresh ingredients.

Cheesecake is something we can all love, and I would love if you would make some right now.

Grease Boat

Some people say fast food is never good for you.  There's always that one occasion though.  When that occasion hits, fill it with White Castle sliders.  Mmmmmm.

Panini Party

PANINI TIME

Investing in a panini maker isn't just a smart idea, it's a delicious one.  Sandwiches are for normal people.  For the distinguished gentleman only a panini will do.