By Patricia Donovan Autumn is quickly approaching. For many that means your children are back in school, the temperature is dropping, the leaves are starting to change, and football season is upon us. For others, Autumn may mean one thing: Halloween. Halloween fanatics live for this season. Whether the change in seasons for you means …
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(By Trish Donovan) Growing up in Chicago, I took many things for granted: the ability to walk to a Michelin Star rated restaurant, taking the “L” train to some of the most amazing sights in the world, the Christmas displays that light up the Magnificent Mile during winter seasons – the list goes on. Now …
By Paulette Callender – Due to concerns in the news about the effects of artificial coloring and dyes, many large companies are moving away from using these types of dyes. (Learn more from Forbes, U.S News, and Special Education Degrees). However, while it is becoming increasingly easier to buy food using exclusively natural dyes, solutions are still needed for …
By Julie Deffense – Life is too short to say no to cake. So what do I see as the biggest trends in wedding cakes for 2018? For me, trends in wedding cake are just that, trends. Yes, every year brings new trends, such as different color palettes and textures, or a choice between a …
By Lori Rodgers – Shopping for holiday gifts couldn’t be easier…if you are shopping for a foodie that is! There are some exciting new products on the market that will bring joy to those culinary enthusiasts on your list. I have selected a variety of items that will appeal to a wide range of skill …
Slow Cooker Sauerbraten A traditional German pot roast dish with modern flavor & flair. Pickling Spice Seasoning and Tailgater’s Spice Blend make this easy slow cooker sauerbraten oh-so-tasty! Ingredients From The Spice & Tea Exchange® 1½ TBS Pickling Spice Seasoning 1 Cotton Bag 2 TBS Tailgater’s Spice Blend 2 TBS Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil …
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By Deepa Alfano – www.theindiantable.com My favorite time of the year is undoubtably the Fall and Winter holiday seasons. Coming from a climate which is almost frozen and beautifully picturesque at this time of year, I have held onto my lifelong traditions of creating hot mulled wines, steaming Christmas puddings with lashings of hot custard …
By Marsha Fottler – American meat-centric fall and winter holidays generally set cooks to worrying about the plight of vegetarians who gather at the big table. I don’t know why, holiday meals at Thanksgiving, Christmas and even Easter are nothing but good news for vegetarian eaters. Why? The side dishes, of courses. Once a vegetarian …
By Deepa Alfano – Namaste! I am extremely passionate about Indian Food! It’s the cuisine that I grew up with, that I first started cooking and still prepare to this day. One of my earliest memories is sitting on my mothers kitchen floor, pounding fresh garlic into a paste in a brass mortar and pestle. …
By Daniel Hammond, Director of Pali Adventures When you think about sleepaway camp, you probably think about activities in nature, getting dirty, or lounging by the lake. With more sophisticated kids and a constant need to raise the bar on unique activities, you may be surprised to hear that the specialty in highest demand at …