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Cranberry Sauce Your Way: Sweet and Savory Recipes

Cranberry sauce is a staple at many Thanksgiving celebrations across America. It is also easy to make and incredibly customizable. The basic sauce starts with a 1:1 ratio of liquid and sugar by volume, then adds cranberries and adapts to taste from there (end ratio is 1:1:4). One cup water, one cup sugar, 4 cups ...

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Holiday Parties: Plan For Leftovers

Rare indeed is the party with no leftovers. While there aren’t any set rules as to what to do with them, things always seem to go smoother when I have a plan for them from the start.  The Dilemma It’s very easy to be so tired at the end of a dinner that you just ...

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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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