Here are all the posts from this day in October Unprocessed history. Sustainability Gabe Cross is a LEED AP BD+C and sustainability consultant who writes at Green Cross about practical ways to adopt more sustainable habits. Today Gabe explores how our food choices affect the environment and how eating unprocessed fits into a sustainable lifestyle. … Read more

Chocolate on the bottom, topped with white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy. These peppermint hot chocolate bombs resemble peppermint bark and make a festive, indulgent drink. If you enjoy hot chocolate bombs, try our original milk chocolate hot chocolate bombs and our snowman hot chocolate bombs. These peppermint bark hot chocolate bombs are beautiful and … Read more

Diplomat Cream, or Crème Diplomate, is a classic French filling used for cream puffs, layer cakes, mille-feuille, tartes, and other pastries. It combines a cooked pastry cream (crème pâtissière) with gelatin for stability and folded-in whipped cream for a light, airy texture. The result is smooth, versatile, and easy to flavor to suit many desserts. … Read more

This simple marinara sauce is easy, healthy, and incredibly flavorful. We tried several marinara recipes and this one stands out as the best! I love that this sauce includes nutritional yeast (optional) — it adds a savory, cheesy note and some extra nutrients. The recipe is vegan-friendly and versatile. My sister has been using this … Read more

Caramelized Red Onion Chutney is a sweet-and-sour relish that pairs beautifully with grilled cheese, charcuterie boards, burgers, and more. It also makes a thoughtful homemade gift for the holidays and keeps well in the fridge—this is one pantry staple worth making ahead. This chutney works wonderfully with an easy no-knead caramelized onion focaccia or simply … Read more

This is the most delicious No-Cook Perfect Banana Pudding you will ever eat. Whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, and instant pudding combine to create a light, creamy dessert full of flavor. It’s quick, simple, and might just replace the old-fashioned cooked version in your recipe box. As a child I remember my mom making classic … Read more

Haunted Mansion is the classic “haunted” dark ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Board a Doom Buggy, travel through eerie rooms, and watch out for the hitchhiking ghosts! The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World is one of Magic Kingdom’s most iconic attractions. Open since the park’s debut on October 1, 1971, it remains a favorite … Read more

Chewy, tender and brimming with pumpkin spice, these brown butter-iced pumpkin oatmeal cookies are sure to become a family favorite. I recently rediscovered the magic of browned butter and have been using it everywhere — from brown-butter frosting on cakes to warm pastries. If you haven’t tried browned butter yet, you’re in for a treat: … Read more

I’ve made this lemon bundt cake recipe for my family many times over the years. The original inspiration comes from Ina Garten, and I’ve adjusted a few details to suit our tastes. These mini lemon bundt cakes always please a crowd: they’re bright and tangy without being overpowering, balanced by just enough sweetness. Even people … Read more

Isle of Java is a charming coffee and breakfast kiosk on Discovery Island, just before the bridge to Dinoland, U.S.A., at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Located near the bridge that leads into Dinoland, Isle of Java is a convenient stop for coffee, quick breakfast items, and a few sweet treats. It’s a favorite for families who … Read more