Finishing 2023 brings flavorful and healthier holiday cooking. While I am one to go all out on the holidays, using Irish butter, making carb loaded sides and enough gravy to sail a ship; this year I am actually excited to see the new trends for holiday cooking. The themes for this year’s holiday cooking […]
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This story is a collaboration with the late Jim O’Kon. A renowned architect and designer whose masterpieces included The Carter Presidential Library and Disney World. Jim, as a teenager, actually met Ernest Hemingway in Havana. His wonderful book, Sitting in Hemingway’s Chair, which I edited, is my favorite resource for all things about the legendary
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Want to add a new twist to your holiday dishes? With a “piney” flavor similar to rosemary and undertones of citrus, juniper berries add an earthy richness to a wide variety of dishes. Technically not a berry – junipers are a part of the pine family – they are part of a cone that develops
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Thanksgiving, a time of gratitude and togetherness, is incomplete without a thoughtfully set table. Creating a warm and inviting Thanksgiving table is an art in itself. This article delves into the intricate details of setting the Thanksgiving table with centerpieces, special dishes, napkins, and more, ensuring that your holiday gathering is an unforgettable experience. The
Easter is a time of celebration and reflection for many families, and for Italian Americans, food plays a central role in these festivities. From savory roasted lamb to sweet Easter bread, there are numerous dishes that have been passed down through generations of families that continue to grace tables year after year. In this guide,
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From Pastry Chef Erin Mooney Holiday season home cooks obsess about making sure our main event dishes such as turkeys, hams and beef roasts are perfect. Yet beloved classic desserts such as apple and pumpkin pies often are treated as afterthoughts. Here are some of my top tips for how you can make sure these
Servings: makes about 4 or 5 stacked trees, depending on the size and number of ‘branches’ Ingredients 1¾ cups Pamela’s All-Purpose Flour Artisan Blend ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ tsp salt ½ cup butter*, shortening or butter substitute ½ cup sugar 1 egg*, large or egg replacer equivalent 1 tsp vanilla
A few of our stocking stuffer favorites while we stay safe at home: we selected unique culinary gifts that we enjoyed and look forward to preparing. Acoustic Chef by Muriel Anderson is a delicious book of recipes and music from around the world. The book features simple recipes with a creative CD that allows you
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So many types of cookies to share during the holiday season! Sharing a few tips to pass on. Social distance cookie sharing by wearing your mask, leaving a pan of homemade goodness at their doorstep and knowing both friends and strangers need a cookie and a smile. Chocolate chip cookies: Everyone has their opinion about
For most people this year, Halloween will look a little different. But that doesn’t mean any fun has to be spared. Halloween is a huge holiday in the United States, one that many people look forward to all year round. It signifies a change in season, the weather getting cooler, leaves changing and the start