by Christina Refford | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, New Year's Eve, Party!, Tips + Tricks
Grabbing a bottle of wine and throwing it into a skinny, store-bought gift bag or just sticking a bow on top is pretty much my standard way to gift a bottle wine to any party hosts, close friends, or special teachers this time of year. But now I’m rethinking my...
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
When it comes to holiday dinners for a crowd, keeping it simple has always been my style. But now that Alison Roman has said it — and well, made it into a best-selling book title — “Nothing Fancy” is officially an acceptable way to feed guests...
by Christina Refford | Dec 16, 2019 | Christmas
If crunchy Christmas cookies, boozy fruitcakes, and chocolatey yule logs pale in comparison to a bowl of delicious, hand-crafted ice cream, then we’ve got an awesome gift idea for you: Check out our long-time favorite eCreamery ice cream’s holiday...
by Christina Refford | Dec 14, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
All year long, I love to support independent bakers, chocolatiers, wineries and small retailers with my limited shopping dollars — but I love them even more when they’re offering food gifts that give back to people in need through worthwhile charities and...
by Christina Refford | Dec 10, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Tips + Tricks
I love that this time of year, I can accomplish both my food shopping and a lot of my gift shopping at at Trader Joe’s, all at the same time. Lucky for me, Trader Joe’s has some of my favorite affordable grab-and-go gifts that make it worth the 30 minute...