I will be doing my Christmas shopping tomorrow, which includes the Christmas ham.  I have to mention that it is a good idea to NOT buy a fully cooked ham.  I have made that mistake before, and it sucked.  This year, I’m thinking of making either a pineapple and clove ham, or one with brown [...]

  (ARA) – The holidays are upon us once more and along with office parties and caroling, the season also brings the joy of entertaining and feeding a crowd at home. While it may sometimes seem daunting to feed larger numbers of friends and family that may grace your home, the Canadian Mussel Industry Council [...]

I have to say I have a girl crush on Nigella Lawson.  She is amazing.  She loves food and the way she describes it is so luscious.  The quick video is another one on how to make a Christmas trifle.  I love the combination of chocolate and cherry, and more specifically Black Forest.  I think [...]

This video is so great. I love how it is “semi-homemade”.  During the holidays who has time to do everything from scratch?  I know with work and family, I love having simple and quick recipes.  It seems like every time I throw a party I make these labor-intensive recipes that put me behind on schedule. [...]

Oh my goodness, how my heart sighs with joy when I hear the word “trifle”.  Seriously, they have to be the most amazing dessert in the world.  I have made an amazing trifle using store bought pound cake, lemon curd, Limoncello, homemade whipped cream, and fresh berries.  Seriously, co-workers raved about it for weeks and [...]

(ARA) – We look forward to the holidays for many reasons, and the food is often near the top of the list. But while traditional holiday dishes are a familiar comfort that everyone in the family can look forward to, there’s no harm in adding a slight twist to your staples to give them a [...]

(ARA) – The holiday season is fast approaching – and this year there are some new tastes joining traditional favorites to tempt even the most temperamental palates. Industry trend watcher Andrew Freeman predicted earlier this year that one of the trends for 2011 would also include a search for simplicity and pure flavors, using powders [...]

(NC)—Instead of falling back on the same old sugar cookie recipe for this year’s holiday baking, try mixing the decadent ingredients associated with the season (creamy chocolate, sticky sweet marshmallows) with the wholesome fibre of popcorn. The result is a tasty treat that’s better for you to boot. White Chocolate Popcorn Chews Ingredients 1 bag [...]

(ARA) – Whether families are around the corner or across the country, special memories and cherished traditions bring them together. From cooking favorite dishes to re-telling classic family stories, it’s important to keep those traditions alive. Everyone has a favorite recipe they look forward to enjoying at family gatherings. The smell and taste of a [...]

  (ARA) – When Janelle Maiocco learned she was traveling to Italy last summer on an all-expenses paid trip through Tuscany, it was as though the chef and blogger were really just coming home. Having spent a year living abroad in Florence with her family, the Seattle-based mom and urban-gardening foodie was certainly no stranger [...]