PRODUCT: Freakin’ Awesome Snack Mix

The fun name made this product a hit. Photo courtesy The Festive kitchen.   Recently, we were asked if we’d like to try a snack mix called It’s Freakin’ Awesome. How could we resist? It was developed by a Dallas-area caterer, and became a big hit locally. A bag arrived: a mix of sweet and…
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The History Of Sangria & 15 Sangria Recipes For National Sangria Day

December 20th is National Sangria Day. The word derives from the Spanish word for bloodletting, and refers to the red wine that was used as a base for the punch. While many of us think of sangria as a summer cooler, red sangria is the perfect color to celebrate the holidays.     THE HISTORY…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Five Minute Stackable Appetizer Maker

Some gadgets are a snore. Others really make a difference. In the latter camp is the Five Minute Stackable Appetizer Maker. The device enables you to create bite size, multi-layered gourmet appetizers using everyday ingredients. Yes, even peanut butter and jelly or egg salad seems “gourmet” when made in this format! The manufacturer claims that…
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RECIPE: Christmas Tree Eggnog French Toast

This recipe from Driscoll’s Berries tastes best when using slightly stale bread and soaking it overnight in the eggnog mixture. You can, however, make it at the last minute without the advance prep work. For Christmas breakfast, most of the prep can be done the night before. In the morning, just brown the toast and…
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RECIPE: Christmas Red Cabbage

Red cabbage with sausage and pork. Photo courtesy Foods And Wines From Spain.   This red cabbage dish is a Christmas specialty in Spain, where it is called Lombarda navideña. To make it festive, sausage and bacon are added. All over Europe, red cabbage is a delicious pairing with duck, goose, ham and pork roast.…
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