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Holiday Wines to Help Your Party Sparkle
Bill Garlough asked: Perfect Pairingsby Bill and Karen GarloughThe holidays are a wonderful time to renew ties with family and friends. This year may be particularly important to strengthen these bonds, as the economy weighs heavily on most of us. We offer ideas on [...]
Holiday Party Recipes - Cheesy Bacon Potato Munchers
Hendrika Van Aardt asked: When you are thinking about holiday party recipes, it is always good to keep in mind that it is a good idea to serve some appetizers hot. Here it is important to choose a recipe that as easy and won’t keep you in the kitchen for hours, away from your guests. [...]
Old Fashion Fall/holiday Recipes (but not Limited to Fall/holidays)
Grandma Linda asked: Following are a couple of recipes from my vintage collection. Both of these recipes are often thought of as Fall or Holiday foods. Both, however, are good for anytime. Turkey Dressing can also be used with chicken (or turkey) year-round. During these times of high grocery prices, turkey and chicken are almost [...]
Grandma Hystad’s.holiday Recipes, Bar Mixes, Food, Christmas Information
Bruce Chambers asked: CONTENTSCHRISTMAS INFORMATIONGRANDMA’S WRAPPED TURKEYWEIGHTS, ROASTING TIMESTURKEYGRANDMA’S BAKED HAM AND APPLESAUNT PAT’S BUTTER TARTSMOM’S MINCEMEAT COOKIESGRANDMA’S SHORTBREADLIGHTSIDEWARNINGFOOD INFORMATIONRESPONSIBLE DRINKING, BAR MIXESCHRISTMAS INFORMATIONThe word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or “Christ’s Mass.” Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion.Many of our Christmas traditions were [...]
A Christmas Borscht Recipe
Roger Wakefield asked: A christmas borscht recipeMakes 8 servings.In our times, Christmas is one of the last remaining times that a family gets to eat together for a couple of days or more. Traditional Xmas cuisine is just dandy, but before too long you really don’t want another meal based on Turkey.That is when it [...]
Old Fashion Recipe for Double Pistachio Cake
Grandma Linda asked: This is an interesting recipe I found in my late mother’s old metal recipe box. It may be old but it is tasty! Pistachio lovers will be thrilled with this cake. If you are looking for something different for that office pitch-in, church supper, bake sale, holiday dinner, birthday cake, family reunion, [...]
Presenting - the Real Christmas Elves and Santa’s Little Helpers
John Smith asked: There don’t appear to be many accounts of people having ever spotted a real Christmas Elf or helper, though we know they must exist otherwise how else would everything get done at Christmas time? Well, here are just a few tips on how to organise yourself this Christmas, with or without the [...]
Celebrate Christmas With Exceptional Christmas Gifts
Amit asked: Are you planning to celebrate this Christmas by presenting fabulous Christmas presents? The best way to find splendid Christmas gifts is by considering unique Christmas gifts. The unique Christmas gifts possess features that are imaginative, contemporary and exquisite. The gift items are fashionable and gift ideas are inspirational. The unique Christmas gifts are [...]
Potpourri With Herbs and Essential Oils
Sharon Hopkins asked: The basics of potpourris are simple and few. Dried or fresh sweet-smelling plant materials, other aromatic ingredients like whole spices, bits of citrus peels or shavings of pleasant smell wood chips; essential oils and fixative which combines with the essential oils to preserve their fragrance. Aromatic plant materials include rose petals, marigold [...]
Sharing Holiday Recipes is a Great Way to Get in the Spirit
coheso asked: If you are lacking in the holiday spirit, getting your holiday recipes out and sharing them with others is a great way to put you in the mood. You can also find some great new recipes for your collection and start some brand new traditions.If the holiday season is quickly approaching and you [...]