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Spiced Cider, Three Ways

One of my favorite fall drinks is spiced cider. It's versatile, kid-friendly, and a great way to use the juices I worked hard to bottle over the summertime. If I'm out of home-bottled juice, I can pick up store-bought juice inexpensively and have a delicious drink for family or guests. Spiced Cider: Any Time, Any ...

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The Last-minute Cookie Tray Crisis

It’s the last weekend before Christmas, and the treats-for-neighbors (and friends, coworkers, family, and acquaintances) list just keeps growing. Before you know it, you have 43 cookie plates to put together, and two days to do it. I’ve been there. In this post, I’ve put together some of my key survival strategies for such moments. ...

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Holiday Food Parties: 3 Steps to Prep Your Kitchen

As autumn rolls forward into the holiday season, many of us find ourselves hosting special dinners, cocktail parties, or other food-focused events. While the details will vary from event to event, it is always important to plan ahead. The Pinterest-board, party-theme-planning and menu-setting are super fun! But unless you have a professional kitchen and a ...

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Gifting Food This (COVID) Holiday Season

A COVID-style holiday may be a little different than many of us are used to, but that doesn’t have to dampen the holiday spirit! Giving food to friends, family, and neighbors is a great way to connect, especially when in-person gatherings may be restricted in your area.  Party Extras If someone isn’t able to come ...

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