2021-09-16 14:02
Looking to explore new territories this holiday season? If you haven’t visited St. Louis yet, you just might want to cross if off your bucket list.
St. Louis is a major city that sit… Read More
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2021-09-16 00:02
Christmas is a great time of year to get out and celebrate. But all the gift giving and partying can have you going broke before the year ends.
One thing you can do to save money is to mak… Read More
2021-09-15 14:02
They say everything is bigger in Texas and Christmas in no exception. If you plan to visit the state, it can be difficult to decide which cities you want to spend time in. Corpus Christi is… Read More
2021-09-15 00:02
Ask your kids what they want for Christmas and they will likely name some type of toy. Toys are great, but let’s face it, how many can your child have? And let’s not even think… Read More
2021-09-14 18:02
Ingredients
4 stalks of fresh rhubarb
about 1/3 cup sugar
crème fraîche or whipped cream, to serve
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC)
Wash and cut the rhubarb… Read More
2021-09-14 14:02
If you are looking to escape the cold this Christmas, almost any city in California will provide respite. Stockton is one that’s worth checking out.
Stockton is located on the San Jo… Read More
2021-09-14 00:02
Going eco-friendly is all the rage. People want to buy products that do not harm the environment. And if you want to avoid buying things that are bad for mother earth, you won’t want… Read More
2021-09-13 18:02
Ingredients
1/3 recipe chocolate chip cookie dough (see recipe link below), raw (preferably homemade) at room temperature
3 cups (or enough to fill pie) very cold, good quality vanilla ice… Read More
2021-09-13 14:02
If you are thinking of escaping the cold this holiday season, California makes an ideal destination. There are so many cities to visit, it can be hard to choose just one. Riverside, Califor… Read More
2021-09-11 00:02
Christmas is a great time for eating treats. Unfortunately, many treats are high in sugar. Sugar is the underlying cause of inflammation, high blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, dia… Read More
2021-09-10 18:12
Ingredients
1 bottle Pimm's No. 1 Cup Liqueur (available at BevMo!)
2 nectarines, cut into nibble size pieces
1 apple, cut into nibble size pieces
small bunch of grapes, cut into halves i… Read More
2021-09-10 14:02
If you are thinking of getting away for the holidays this year, Lexington, Kentucky is an ideal destination. The city has so many things to see and do.
Lexington is ideal for horse racing… Read More
2021-09-10 00:02
Christmas is a great time to get out and party. But it can be problematic for those who don’t like to drink. You may be trying to stay sober, trying to stay healthy or you may just pr… Read More
2021-09-09 18:02
Ingredients
1/3 cup (2 oz) and 1/4 cup (1 1/2 oz) steel cut/pinhead oats (I love Hamlyn's)
1/3 cup (3 oz) Scotch whisky (I used Glenlivet, use a top quality brand)
2 cups (12 oz… Read More
2021-09-09 00:02
Eco-friendliness is so important. During the holiday season, we should all be thinking about the ways we can be kind to Mother Earth.
Unfortunately, celebrating can make us wasteful provid… Read More
2021-09-08 21:32
Dregeno, is a cooperative of woodturners. In 1919, woodturners and toy makers joined forces to form an association, so that together they would be stronger. This was the beginning of a succe… Read More
2021-09-08 14:02
If you are looking to get out of town for the holidays, why not head out to California? It offers warm weather and there is so much to see and do.
Irvine may not be the most well-known Cal… Read More
2021-09-08 00:02
Gift giving is hard. You need to think of what gifts your friends will like and need. And with so much focus being put on environmental issues, there are probably a few on your list that wi… Read More
2021-09-07 18:02
Ingredients
1 cup (140g) crushed cookies, such as Graham crackers, or Digestives (I used lemon shortbread biscuits)
3 tbsp melted butter
4 cups (900g) ricotta (if your ricotta is full of li… Read More
2021-09-07 00:02
If you are thinking of throwing a Christmas party, it’s gotta be fun. And it’s gotta send the message of Christmas through and through. What better way to do that than by servin… Read More
2021-09-06 18:02
Ingredients
4 ounces water
2 tbsp gelatin (powder)
16 oz sugar
10 ounces water
1 teaspoon Golden Syrup (found in British shops and Amazon)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites (organic, free-ran… Read More
2021-09-06 14:02
If you are looking to get out of town for the holiday season, Pittsburgh makes a great destination. It has just the right blend of metropolitan life and American culture.
Pittsburgh is loc… Read More
2021-09-04 00:02
Bauble. It’s kind of a funny word. If you say it enough times, you may wonder if it’s even still a word.
A bauble is defined as a ‘small, showy trinket or decoration&rsqu&helli…Read More
2021-09-03 18:02
Ingredients
Two cookies or biscuits (Digestives, French butter cookies, stroopwafels, etc.)
One or two pieces of chocolate
One large marshmallow
Instructions
Begin by toasting the marshmal… Read More
2021-09-03 14:02
Texas is a great state to visit. There are so many cities worth checking out.
Arlington may not be the first city that comes to mind when thinking of Christmas destinations, but that doesn… Read More
2021-09-03 00:02
Christmas is a time of year everyone looks forward to. The gift giving and tons of parties are part of what makes the season so much fun.
But there is one major downside to Christmas and t… Read More
2021-09-02 18:02
Ingredients
1/2 tsp salt
1 3/4 cups (14 oz) sugar
3 cups (16 oz) flour, good quality
1/2 cup (4 oz) buttermilk, room temperature
1/4 cup (2 oz) vodka
1/4 cup (2 oz) Kahlua or coffee liqueur… Read More
2021-09-02 14:02
If you are planning a Christmas vacation, Aurora is a city that’s worth checking out.
Aurora lies just east of Denver, and it is one of the principal cities in the Denver-Aurora-Lake… Read More
2021-09-02 00:02
The holiday season throws all of us for a loop, especially if we are trying to stick to our fitness goals. We go to a lot of parties which makes it difficult to stick to a low-fat diet. And… Read More
2021-09-01 18:02
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (140 g) flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup (225 g) butter, softened
1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
1 Tbsp mil… Read More
2021-09-01 14:02
When most people think of Nevada, they think of Vegas. But there are many cities in the state that have their own vibe and are worth checking out. Henderson is one of these cities.
Henders… Read More
2021-08-31 22:02
Ingredients
2/3 cup (110g) Hamlyn’s Pinhead Oatmeal
20 oz (575ml) water
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup (75g) finely chopped dates
1 tbsp Lyle’s Golden Syrup
Sticky Toffee Sauce:
2/3 c… Read More
2021-08-31 18:02
Ingredients
Tart Shell
2 cups (9 oz) all purpose flour
(pinch of salt -my addition)
one stick (4 oz) good quality butter (I use Kerrygold)
(1 1/2 tsp sugar -my addition)
4 to 5 tbsp ice-col… Read More
2021-08-31 00:02
During Christmastime, it can be hard to stay in shape. It’s likely you will be invited to parties with tons of great looking food that’s hard to resist.
Fortunately, not all th… Read More
2021-08-30 14:02
California is a huge state with so many terrific cities to visit. If you are planning on taking a trip there for your Christmas vacation, you won’t want to miss out on stopping off at… Read More
2021-08-27 18:02
Ingredients
Crust
1 cup (5 oz) crushed cookies, such as Graham crackers, or Digestives
3 tbsp melted butter
Filling
5 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups (10 oz) sugar
5 large… Read More
2021-08-27 14:02
If you are thinking of getting out of town for the holiday season, there are few destinations that are more fun than Minneapolis.
Minneapolis is the most populous city in Minnesota. It is… Read More
2021-08-26 18:02
Ingredients
mincemeat
For the pastry~
2 cups plus 2 tbsp (300 g) flour
5 oz (1 1/4 sticks) (150 g) good quality, unsalted butter (like Kerrygold) (or 50% butter/50% lard)
3/4 tsp &helli…Read More
2021-08-26 14:02
If you are looking to get out of town this holiday season, Wichita, Kansas may just be the out of the box Christmas vacation you’ve been dreaming of.
Wichita is the largest city in K… Read More
2021-08-26 00:02
For many of us, Christmas is a time to indulge. We go out to parties where there are tables laid out with decadent treats and we want to eat all of them!
While it’s okay to splurge o… Read More
2021-08-25 18:02
Ingredients
7 tbsp (115g) golden syrup (found in British specialty shops and Amazon) - you can substitute maple syrup or honey but the flavor will be different
1 tbsp molasses (black treacl… Read More
2021-08-25 14:12
If you haven’t visited Cleveland at least once in your life, you may be missing out. Christmas is the perfect time to do it.
Also known as The Forest City, Cleveland serves as the ce… Read More
2021-08-25 14:12
Ingredients
4 oz (115 g) good quality unsalted butter
1 cup (200 g) sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups (340 g) ricotta
grated rind of one blood orange
3 tbsp blood orange juice
(optional: 2 drop… Read More
2021-08-25 14:02
California is the ideal destination for those looking to escape the cold winter during the Christmas holiday season. The state has so many great cities you can visit. Santa Ana is a terrifi… Read More
2021-08-25 00:02
Thinking of throwing a party this Christmas? The food you serve will make all the difference.
You may be planning a party with a full entrée, multi-course meal, or you may decide to… Read More
2021-08-24 18:02
Ingredients
2 tbsp good quality butter
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 ripe bananas (not overly ripe/brown) peeled, cut in half and sliced lengthwise
1 or 2 tbsp dark rum (omit for alcohol-free)… Read More
2021-08-24 00:02
Christmas is the perfect time to burn incense. If you are staying inside on a cold night, it will make the home seem cozier. It will also give your space a great atmosphere for entertaining… Read More
2021-08-23 18:02
Ingredients
1 package of puff pastry (or flaky pastry)
1 tbsp (15g) good quality butter, like Kerrygold
1/4 cup (40g) brown sugar
1/2 cup (75g) currants
zest of an organic orange, which has… Read More
2021-08-23 14:02
If you are thinking of taking a vacation this holiday season, Anaheim is the perfect destination. Besides its warm climate, it is known as being the home of Disneyland, so you can bet they… Read More
2021-08-21 00:02
If you love Dr. Suess and Christmas, you probably love the Grinch. For a misanthrope, the Grinch is pretty delightful. And who can’t relate to being just a little Grinchy during the h… Read More
2021-08-20 14:02
If you are trying to decide where to go for your next Christmas vacation, Leavenworth, Washington may be the way to go. Now I’m sure many of you are thinking, “Leavenworth? I&rs&helli…Read More
2021-08-20 00:02
Christmas is a time for treats. While you may slave for weeks trying to come up with the perfect entrée, there are some guests (like myself) who will only have their eyes on dessert… Read More
2021-08-19 18:02
Ingredients
SWEET PASTRY
125g good quality butter (I use Kerrygold), at room temperature
75g confectioner's (icing) sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
240g all purpose flour… Read More
2021-08-19 14:02
If you are thinking of getting out of town for your Christmas vacation, Omaha could be the ideal destination.
Omaha, Nebraska is full of historic charm. It sits on the Missouri River close… Read More
2021-08-19 00:02
It’s just not Christmas without Christmas cookies.
Making Christmas cookies can be a family activity that will keep kids busy during the holiday break. The cookies can be eaten at ho… Read More
2021-08-18 18:02
Ingredients
4 oz (125ml) milk (or rice milk)
1 large egg, preferably organic
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (good quality)
1 tbsp brown sugar
butter for the pan (a few pats)
4 slices of stale b… Read More
2021-08-18 14:02
California has several great cities to visit. Oakland is one of the many.
Oakland is in Northern California, just east of San Francisco. It has a rich performing arts and cultural vibe. Mu… Read More
2021-08-18 00:02
If you are thinking of throwing a Christmas party, it’s gotta be fun. And it’s gotta send the message of Christmas through and through. What better way to do that than by servin… Read More
2021-08-17 18:02
Ingredients
For the crumble
2/3 cup (3 oz) flour
1/4 cup (2 oz) butter
1/4 cup (1 oz) brown sugar
For the ice cream
1 lb (about 4 large stalks) fresh, trimmed rhubarb
1 cup (6 oz) sugar
1 t… Read More
2021-08-17 14:02
Florida provides a warm holiday reprieve from cold climates. And there are so many cities in the state that are wonderful to visit. If you are looking for the ultimate in Christmas fun, how… Read More
2021-08-17 00:02
Christmas is always fun, but if you want to really accentuate the joys of the season, you’ll serve cocktails at your party. And not any cocktails… but Christmas themed cocktail… Read More
2021-08-16 18:02
Ingredients
300 g flour plus 200 g flour
80 g sugar
2 tsp dry yeast
150 ml water
2 eggs
15 g butter (room temperature) plus
175 g butter, cut into pieces (then allow to sit at room tempera… Read More
2021-08-16 14:02
Deciding where to go for a Christmas vacation can be overwhelming. There are so many great cities to visit. But if you haven’t checked out Tulsa yet, now just may be the time to do it… Read More
2021-08-16 12:32
Kansas City has been the subject of many great songs. Why not see what all the fuss is about for yourself by taking a trip there on your next Christmas vacation?
The city is so called beca… Read More
2021-08-15 17:12
If a smoker does not draw or goes out after the candles have been lit for a short time, this is usually due to the lack of air supply. Every large smoker has two holes in the base pla… Read More
2021-08-14 00:02
Deviled eggs are a terrific appetizer to serve at any party. They are vegetarian friendly, easy to make and a delicious crowd pleaser.
If you plan to serve deviled eggs during the holiday… Read More
2021-08-13 18:12
Ingredients
241g (2 cups) bread flour
241g (2 cups) cake flour
1 1 /4 tsp baking powder
pinch of cream of tartar
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
285g (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butte… Read More
2021-08-13 14:02
If you are thinking of getting out of town for the holiday season, there are few destinations that are more fun than Minneapolis.
Minneapolis is the most populous city in Minnesota. It is… Read More
2021-08-13 00:02
If you are throwing a holiday party, you want it to be the ultimate in elegance and sophistication and that means serving tons of fancy food. But this could be a problem if you’re not… Read More
2021-08-12 18:02
Ingredients
one pie crust, baked or cookie/biscuit crumbs
1 can of condensed milk (do not use evaporated) or caramel flavored condensed milk or dulce de leche
1 or 2 firm, but ripe bananas… Read More
2021-08-12 14:02
California has so many great cities that are worth a visit. They all make terrific destinations for escaping the cold during a Christmas vacation.
Long Beach may not be one of the most wel… Read More
2021-08-12 00:02
At Christmastime, the turkey, cranberry pudding and pumpkin pie are musts. But you’ll also want to add in something unique. And with everyone having different dietary restrictions, yo… Read More
2021-08-11 18:02
Ingredients
6 Digestive biscuits (use McVitie's for best results)
6 slices pineapple rings
4 oz (1/2 cup) whipping cream (or double cream in the UK)
Instructions
Place Digestives on a serv… Read More
2021-08-11 14:02
Florida is a huge state with so many great places to visit. Miami is one of the many cities that stand out as a terrific Christmas destination.
Miami sits on the coast of southeastern Flor… Read More
2021-08-11 00:02
There’s no need to get a big tree at Christmas time. You can make your own out of paper.
Of course, this might not be as impressive as a real tree, but it’s a lot cheaper and a… Read More
2021-08-10 18:02
Ingredients
1 sleeve Lotus Biscoff cookies (about 32)
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
GANACHE
3 oz. semisweet chocolate (at least 64% cacao), chopped… Read More
2021-08-10 14:02
If you are hoping for a white Christmas, Colorado may be the vacation destination of your dreams. There are plenty of great cities in Colorado, and Colorado Springs is one you won’t w… Read More
2021-08-10 00:02
It’s great to get your child in on the Christmas fun and having them make their own decorations is the perfect way to do it. It will unleash their creativity and give them a sense of… Read More
2021-08-09 06:02
Ingredients
Ingredients for filling:
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
about 8 very soft/ripe Hachiya persimmons
1 tsp corn starch
Ingredients… Read More
2021-08-07 00:02
The Christmas season is always crazy. People are running from place to place to find items for entertaining as well as the perfect gifts and recipes for each friend and relative on their li… Read More
2021-08-06 18:02
Ingredients
BUNS
4 cups (20 oz) all purpose or bread flour, or more if needed
2 tsp dry yeast
1/3 cup (2.5 oz) + 1/2 tsp sugar, divided
1/2 cup (4 oz) warm milk
1/3 cup (2.5 oz) melted butt… Read More
2021-08-06 14:02
If you are looking to escape the winter cold for your Christmas vacation, Fresno makes an ideal destination.
Fresno is located in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Sites include Fore… Read More
2021-08-06 00:02
The Christmas season is a time for entertaining. You may be celebrating with family, friends or both. Games are the perfect way to be social and bring everyone together.
During the holiday… Read More
2021-08-05 18:02
Ingredients
4 oz or a few pieces of leftover yellow (sponge) cake
grated rind and juice from 2 fresh, organic oranges
grated rind and juice from 1 fresh, organic lemon (preferably Meyer)
ab… Read More
2021-08-05 14:02
Albuquerque may be challenging to spell but its’ a great place to visit.
Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city. Its modern downtown contrasts with Old Town Albuquerque to pr… Read More
2021-08-05 00:02
If you are thinking of entertaining for the holidays, a gingerbread house decorating party could be the way to go. The party is sure to be tons of fun and your guests will even have a souve… Read More
2021-08-04 18:02
Ingredients
4 oz gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used Trader Joe's)
2 oz gluten-free rice flour
1 oz potato starch
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp xanthan gum
8 oz sugar… Read More
2021-08-04 14:02
If you are looking to escape the cold this holiday season, Tucson just may be your dream vacation spot.
Tucson sits in Pima County, AZ and it is the second largest city in the state. It ho… Read More
2021-08-04 00:02
The holidays are here, and the kids are home from school. As a parent, it’s up to you to keep them entertained. Whatever will you do?
Fortunately, there are plenty of family friendly… Read More
2021-08-03 22:22
Mesa is the perfect destination to choose for your Christmas vacation. Just east of Phoenix, there is seemingly no end to what you can see and do when you get into town.
Mesa Grande Cultur… Read More
2021-08-03 22:22
If you are looking for a unique Christmas getaway, Milwaukee, WI just might be the destination for you.
Milwaukee is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. It is known for its bre… Read More
2021-08-03 22:22
Ingredients
one 1.5 lb loaf of stale white, or whole wheat bread (about 16 slices) (2/3 kg)
1 to 2 tsp cinnamon
approximately 200 g (1 1/2 cup) raisins
100 to 150 g (1/2 to 3/4 cup) brown… Read More
2021-08-03 22:22
Ingredients
(2/3 c) 5 oz butter
(3/4 c) 5 oz sugar
(4 c) 5 oz corn flakes (I've used rice krispies, too)
(1 1/2 c) 5 oz shredded coconut (I use organic, only coconut)… Read More
2021-08-03 22:22
Ingredients
3/4 tsp dry yeast
2 tbsp water
5 oz (2/3 c) canned or cooked pumpkin
1 egg
4 oz (1/2 c) buttermilk
2 oz (1/4 c) fresh squeezed orange juice
rind of one orange, washed and prefer… Read More
2021-08-03 18:02
Ingredients
2 large, organic (unwaxed) oranges, lemons or grapefruit
sugar
water
(optional - chocolate for dipping)
Instructions
Cut each piece of fruit into 8 wedges, then remove the flesh… Read More
2021-08-03 00:02
If you’re a parent, you know that holidays are all about the kids. And what better way to get them in on the fun than by asking them to help you decorate?
Kids can help you put orna… Read More
2021-08-02 18:12
Ingredients
1/3 cup (40 g) good quality unsweetened cocoa powder, like Barry or Perugina (please do not use the standard grocery store brand as the end result will not be good)
1 cup (200 g… Read More
2021-08-02 14:02
If you want a taste of patriotism, Baltimore makes the ideal Christmas destination.
The city has a long history as an important American seaport. Fort McHenry sits at the mouth of Baltimor… Read More
2021-08-02 00:02
Some people like to celebrate Christmas in July because it’s a fun holiday that should be thought of more than once a year. Others will want to pay tribute to its religious affiliatio… Read More
2021-08-01 00:02
A party is the perfect way to ring in the Christmas in July season. If you want your party to shine, include a frozen hot chocolate bar.
Frozen hot chocolate is the perfect item for the sea… Read More
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