Dried apricots, cherries and raisins simmered in wine and combined with oatmeal bread and pecans. Prep Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 4 1/2 hours (approximately) 10 diced, oatmeal bread slices 1 cup 250 mL white wine 1 large Granny Smith apple 1/2 cup 125 mL chopped, dried apricots 1/2 cup 125 mL golden raisins 2 [...]
Entertaining friends and family during the holiday season is one of the most popular traditions. Choosing an elegant theme for your next holiday party will add an element of sophistication to the get-together. By adding almonds to your holiday treats you can make your favourite recipes extraordinary without sacrificing taste. There are many ways to [...]
A great drink to serve your guests as they arrive over the holidays! Serves – 6-8 1.89 L Irresistibles Cranberry juice blend (not cocktail) 6 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each of whole allspice and cloves 1 orange, washed and sliced thinly Pour the juice into a medium non reactive pot [...]
It may seem incredible, as Christmas is still a day plus some away, but next week is the end of the year. And what better way to spend New Year’s Day (while you’re undoubtedly packing away Christmas ornaments and dismantling the tree) than watching the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade? Al Roker, the weatherman and [...]
There’s a tradition of sorts every Christmas Eve/Day, in which TBS airs the classic comedy A Christmas Story starting at 8/7c on Christmas Eve and then back to back for 24 hours straight. The film, which is celebrating 25 years since its release in 1983, stars Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin and Ian Petrella as the Parker [...]
Expert Tips from HGTV’s Lisa LaPorta (ARA) – ‘Tis the season to be chic on a budget, and with more people planning on spending quality time at home this holiday season, a financially friendly and festive facelift might be just what your house needs. “With stressors like the tough economy and the holiday hustle-and-bustle, finding [...]
Top Tips for Dashing Through the Snow Toward the Holiday Finish Line (ARA) – While it seems that the Thanksgiving leftovers were just finished, the holiday season is here and that has many a yuletide procrastinator shaking in their snow boots. But they are not alone. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, last [...]
Pro chefs and casual cooks alike will soon create confections for the holiday season. The best-loved delicacies will have one of the world’s most popular flavors in common — vanilla, with its heady, aromatic taste combined with sweet, fruity and floral scents. Americans consume about 1,200 tons of vanilla beans a year. Vanilla is exciting [...]
It’s Not Too Late to Set a Budget Without Being a “Bah Humbug” (ARA) – Sticking to a well-orchestrated budget while hunting for the must-have gifts of the season, planning the perfect holiday meal and arranging flawlessly timed travel are not tasks for the novice. This time of year can drain even the savviest shopper’s [...]
Tips from Fashion Designer Erin Fetherston (ARA) – The holiday season is here, and with that comes parties and houseguests. And in order to create a memorable season, look for easy, festive ways to update your personal style in clothing, home decor and entertainment during the holidays. According to fashion designer Erin Fetherston, “Creating a [...]