RECIPE: Light, Moist Fruitcake Bundt

[1] A light, moist fruitcake for people who don’t like the dense ones, from King Arthur Flour. [2] No candied citron here, just dried fruits! Use dried cranberries instead of cherries for a seasonal touch (photo courtesy Ocean Spray). In Merrie Olde England, where fruitcake began, they didn’t have cranberries. [3] Sultanas, or golden raisins,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Thanksgiving Leftovers Layered In A Jar

Tired of Thanksgiving leftovers? Here’s an idea to make them more interesting, layered salad-style. Make a fun lunch by layering Thanksgiving leftovers in your mason jars. We adapted this recipe from one created by Neens for Kings Hawaiian, our family’s favorite supermarket bread. If you’re out of any of the ingredients, substitute something else or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Black Cocktails For Black Friday

It’s Black Friday. When you get back from fighting the crowds, it’s time for a black cocktail. Trouble is, the well known “black” cocktails, like the Black Russian, actually brown. But there are options, including using the first three ingredients to color any clear spirit (clear liqueurs, gin, tequila, rum, etc.): Black vodka Black food…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Holiday Champagne Alternatives

Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Eve, Champagne is a tradition in holiday homes; that is, holiday homes with means. Champagne, by far the most famous sparkling wine in the world, is in the highest demand. But can only be produced on limited acreage, the region of Champagne, in northeast France. The worldwide demand…
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