‘Tis the season for holiday baking – it’s better with butter (ARA) – When it comes to whipping up holiday treats, butter is definitely better. You’re gearing up for the season and will be spending lots of quality time with the herd. Spend time with your own family in the kitchen this holiday season and [...]
(ARA) – From harvest festivals to tailgate football parties, the colorful fall season is in full swing. Crisp air and cooler nights signal the holidays are right around the corner. If you’re looking for ways to add a festive and unique touch to your home, think live plants. Rather than rummaging through basements and attics [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Women often look to red carpet events to get ideas to incorporate the latest trends in fashion and beauty into their holiday look. Unlike celebrities, most of us don’t have access to the stylists and makeup artists usually required to pull off these looks. But with the right beauty tricks and products, looking red-carpet ready [...]
Here are Christmas song games that can be played at office Christmas parties and family Christmas get-togethers and are fun for all ages! Christmas Song Pictionary There are so many different Christmas songs out there, that it’s easy to play a challenging Christmas song pictionary game using solely Christmas songs. To set up the game, write [...]
In case you missed the one-hour special, “Top 10 Christmas Towns”, which premiered on HGTV December 7, never fear. Not only will the show be reairing all month (check your local listing for air times in your area), but also you can find clips right here. Also, learn how to create down home holiday craft projects [...]
Invite a snowman to the dinner table The kids will squeal with delight when you surprise them with these edible creations. Ice Cream Snowmen 4 medium scoops Breyers Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (or your favourite flavour) 8 small scoops Breyers Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (or your favourite flavour) 2 cups shredded or flaked coconut mini [...]
HGTV’s “Home For The Holidays” is a new one-hour holiday special premiering on Sunday, November 30, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. Here’s what the show has in store for viewers: · Monica Pedersen (from HGTV’s “Designed to Sell” series) has been building and decorating gingerbread houses with her mom since she was a little girl [...]
When you’re the host, you make the decisions that you’re sure will show your guests a great time, whether it’s selecting the perfect canapé or the most danceable tunes. But there is far more to being a truly great host – you are also responsible for helping your guests enjoy your party responsibly and safely. [...]