CHRISTMAS RECIPE: Chex Merry Grinch Mix

We’ve polished off the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers, enabling us to focus on Christmas. Our first effort is our annual batch of fancy Chex Mix, great for home snacking, visitors, and handing out in small gift bags to delivery guys. This year, the folks at Chex have outdone themselves with Merry Grinch Mix (photo…
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GIFT PICK: Tea Advent Calendar From David’s

One of three tea advent calendars from David’s Tea: 24 Days Of Tea.   Last week we recommended a gourmet chocolate advent calendar. Today, it’s a collection of tea advent calendars from David’s Teas. For the most serious lover, there’s 24 Days Of Tea, boxes of loose teas including these: Apple Cider, Buddha’s Blend, Candy…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy-To-Cook Turkey Breast From Diestel

[1] Simple to cook, this all white meat boneless breast is 3.75 pounds. See the full-size photo below. [2] Look for this box at retail, or order it online (both photos courtesy Diestel Family Ranch).   GREAT NEWS FOR WHITE MEAT LOVERS If you want roast turkey on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table but only…
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GIFT PICK: Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar & A Wine Advent Calendar

WHAT’S AN ADVENT CALENDAR? Advent, from the Latin word adventus, means “coming.” It’s a time of waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus, on Christmas Day. A tradition begun by Lutherans in Germany, the first known Advent calendar dates to 1851. Its purpose: to count down the 24 days of December…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve A Cranberry Mocktail

[1] This spicy cranberry mocktail, with muddled jalapeño, easily converts to cocktail. [2] Ocean Spray Cran-Cherry is also available in a diet version (both photos courtesy Ocean Spray).   For non-alcoholic drinking during the holiday season, offer something more exciting than club soda or cider. Cranberry mocktails are especially popular during the holiday season, their…
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