by Jane Sweeney | Dec 18, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
If you live in fear of the cold the way that I do, here are two reasons to embrace it: mulled cider and wine. The scent of cider or wine mingling with cinnamon, cloves, citrus, and other wintry spices is enough to warm up even the coldest days. And it’s a cinch to...
by Christina Refford | Dec 15, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Tips + Tricks
We are all for Christmas cookie gifts around here! Whether you want to bring a tasty treat as a hostess gift or plan to make a giant batch of your famous sugar cookies to give out to all your friends and your kids’ teachers, I’ve found some fun and fresh...
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 12, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
There’s something about toffee that is irresistible. Maybe it’s all the different ways it can be baked and devoured: As a crisp, buttery candy, a melt-in-your-mouth chew, or a gooey, rich sauce. Or maybe it’s just butter + sugar. Either way, it seems...
by jane | Dec 8, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
Homemade pie crust: Three simple words that strike fear into the hearts of many home cooks, including myself until 2 weeks ago. I must confess that I have always been a firm believer in store-bought pie crusts. They are easy and taste, well, good enough. Plus, I...
by jane | Dec 5, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes
You just got invited to a cookie swap and you really want to go, because cookies. But you are also crazy busy (and maybe a little stressed out?) with work, kids’ parties, holiday gatherings, gift shopping and, oh, you know, all the other stuff that you do on a regular...
by Stacie Billis | Dec 1, 2015 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes
Hanukkah is a lovely holiday for many reasons and, as an inveterate foodie, I count the tradition of eating fried foods among them. I in no way mean to make light of the holiday, but I look forward to jelly donuts and latkes every Hanukkah with the same enthusiasm as...
