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Traditional European Holiday Drinks

Creative ideas for your holiday from Europe    ——- Europe offers a wide variety of traditional holiday drinks that reflect the region’s diverse cultures and tastes. Here are some favorites: 1. Mulled Wine (Glühwein): A staple at Christmas markets, this warm drink is made with red wine, spices like cinnamon and cloves, and citrus. Variations include the […]

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How to Create a Healthy Turkey Meal

Creative ideas for the main course.    ——- Turkeys are seemingly everywhere come November, whether it’s at your favorite grocery store, on television cooking shows and possibly hanging out in the wild of a nearby nature preserve. Turkeys are the main course for many holiday dinners, and turkey leftovers also make for popular meals once holidays […]

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Creative Holiday Drinks for Your Thanksgiving!

Both alcohol and non-alcohol for your entertaining.    ——- Thanksgiving celebrations often include festive and cozy drinks to complement the holiday’s flavors. Here are some popular Thanksgiving beverages: Alcoholic Options:  1. Mulled Wine – A warm drink made with red wine, spices like cinnamon and cloves, and citrus, perfect for colder evenings . 2. Apple Cider Moscow Mule – A […]

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Know Your Wines for the Holidays

The holidays are right around the corner. ——- A glass of wine makes a nice accompaniment to a meal or something to enjoy and sip while conversing with friends in social situations. Many people have a favorite style of wine, and some even have a favorite vineyard. In addition, the popularity of wine makes it […]

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Alcohol & Health

The latest study.    ——- The subject of alcohol and its effects on overall health is complex. Alcohol figures prominently at many social functions and even in situations where individuals are operating in a professional capacity, such as at business dinners or conferences. As a result, many adults find it hard to avoid alcohol, even if […]

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

An Autumn treat.   ——- Carving jack-o’-lanterns is a Halloween tradition that both adults and children enjoy. It’s hard to resist an opportunity to carve a funny or scary face into a pumpkin that will soon make its way to the front porch, but there’s another irresistible element to carving pumpkins as well. Roasted pumpkin seeds make […]

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American Cheese Invented in Switzerland?

Canadian-American cheese salesman James Kraft perfected it.    ——- Although American cheese may not be part of high class charcuterie platters or coveted by French fromageries, it has its own unique place in the culinary landscape. According to the online cheese purveyor Cheese.com, American cheese is a semi-soft, processed product made from pasteurized cow’s milk and […]

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Healthy Fall Harvest

Great time for fresh fruits & vegetables.    ——- Food is a big part of fall, and farms play a significant role in seasonal celebrations. Each fall, families plan apple picking excursions with their eyes on baking homemade apple pies. And while Halloween is made even more fun when carving jack-o’-lanterns, savvy celebrants know that carving […]

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Wild Boar & Italian Cuisine

Stuffed peppers.    ——- I am not sure what could be more pleasant than an evening having a glass of wine (or two) while listening to jazz and cooking Italian cuisine. If there is something, well, I have not found it, and that is exactly what I did last weekend. With all due respect, to my […]

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Oktoberfest Beers

2024 festival ends this week.    ——- Oktoberfest is a German celebration that begins in late September and continues into the first week of October. The first Oktoberfest took place as part of the wedding reception for Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. It has since grown into a 16- to 18-day folk […]

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