TIP OF THE DAY: Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

For a seasonal change of pace, add dried cranberries to your chocolate chip or oatmeal cookie recipe. You can find loose dried cranberries in many specialty food stores, and Ocean Spray Craisins in most supermarkets. Split the amount of chocolate chips in your recipe by half, making up the remainder with the cranberries. Do the…
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ENTERTAINING: Tea & A Constant Comment Spice Cake Recipe

[1] A cup of spiced Constant Comment tea with a matching cake (photo © Bigelow Tea). [2] Add some cookies: butter, oatmeal, shortbread, spice (photo © Aimees Seavey | New England Magazine). [3] Constant Comment is also made in decaf and green tea versions (photo © Bigelow Tea). [4] Relax with a cup, anytime. No cake…
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RECIPE: Easy Holiday Hors D’Oeuvre

We love this easy recipe from our friends at Rick’s Picks, makers of some of the best pickled vegetables you can buy. Add Rick’s quality pickled vegetables to a sandwich or salad, as a garnish or the main part of an hors d’oeuvre. With their layers and layers of flavor (from the best spices—no added…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Beer & Zymurgy

Say “cheese” and check out our beer and cheese pairings. Photo courtesy of Cabot Creamery. It’s not only National Lager Week, but December 10th is National Lager Day. Earlier this week, we described the difference between lager and ale. Lager and ale are just two of some 30 styles of beer. How about those pilsners…
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GIFTS: Sweet Stocking Stuffers

Among the seven sweet stocking stuffers (say that three times, fast) on our recommended gifts list are the best biscotti we’ve ever had. From Way North Foods, they’re available in holiday flavors and everyday favorites, like the Double Dark Chocolate Biscotti in the photo. Other treats on our list include our favorite gourmet granola bars,…
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