TIP OF THE DAY: Whip Up A Wassail Recipe

Yesterday we discussed that cup of good cheer, mulled wine, as a traditional Christmas drink. Today we present the other drink of holiday song, the wassail bowl (pronounced WOSS-ul). Wassail is an Anglo-Saxon term meaning “good health.” During the holiday season in merrie olde [medieval] England, a host would invite friends over for a celebratory…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Hot Mulled Wine For The Holidays

You can serve mulled wine in a mug, brandy snifter, wine glass or other vessel of choice. Photo courtesy Spice Islands.   Mulled wine, a traditional winter drink in northern Europe, is hearty red wine that’s warmed, sweetened and spiced. It’s a popular holiday drink. The word mulled means heated, sweetened and spiced. The expression…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Cures For Overeating

If you ate more than this for Thanksgiving, you may need this article. Photo courtesy WilliamsSonoma.com.   During the holiday season, articles with tips on how to avoid overeating abound, starting with Thanksgiving dinner. If only we could follow that sensible advice! If you and your family have self-control on Thanksgiving, well, we wish we…
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GIFT: Scotchwood Pumpkin Caramels

These delicious gourmet pumpkin caramels hit a home run for the holidays. Available only through December from Scotchwood Candy Company, they are an irresistable confection and a fabulous foodie gift. The handmade caramels have real pumpkin flavor (not just pumpkin pie spices) and are topped with crushed pecans. They melt in your mouth. Even people…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Brew Cardamom Tea

Cardamom, a popular holiday cookie spice and one of the spices in a chai tea blend, can be brewed into a flavorful tea that tastes very “seasonal.” If you have green cardamom* pods in the pantry, let it multitask: Make cardamom tea. The pods infuse well in boiling water and cardamom tea can be served…
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