Pumpkin Spice Tea For Thanksgiving

For a cup of tea after Thanksgiving dinner—or any time over the holidays—sip a comforting cup of pumpkin spice tea. While pumpkin spice tea in general isn’t hard to find, the blend from Tea Forté is top quality and is delicious plain or with milk and sweetener. Tea Forté’s Pumpkin Spice adds a trio of…
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Stocking Stuffers: Blue Diamond Almonds In Snickerdoodle & Peppermint Cocoa

Thank goodness almonds are good for you, because we haven’t been able to stop snacking on Blue Diamond’s “Naughty & Nice Edition” of flavored almonds. This holiday season, Blue Diamond Almonds has launched two limited edition holiday flavors, Snickerdoodle and Peppermint Cocoa (photos #1 and #2). Snickerdoodle Almonds deliver the taste of the popular cinnamon…
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FOOD FUN: Holiday Edition Figgy Pudding SPAM

[1] New Figgy Pudding SPAM, a limited edition for the holidays (all photos © SPAM Brand). [2] Slices of Figgy Pudding SPAM on a cake stand for a buffet. [3] An hors d’oeuvre: Figgy Pudding SPAM and Brie. [4] An actually figgy pudding. Here’s the recipe (photo © California Figs).   There are currently 11 flavors…
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GIFT IDEA: Chocolate Advent Calendar With A Playlist

Here’s a way for chocolate lovers to sing their way through December: a chocolate advent calendar with a suggested playlist. There are 25 days to Christmas, 25 different bonbon* flavors, and 25 different popular holiday songs to sing as you nibble. This innovative idea is from Delysia Chocolatier. Pick up a piece of chocolate each…
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Pumpkin Hand Pies With Salted Caramel Glaze, A Snack Or Dessert Recipe

[1] It’s the season for pumpkin pie. How about hand pies? No need to slice (photos #1 and #3 © Colavita). [2] Be sure you’re using pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling (photo © Good Eggs). [3] When you make a crust with olive oil, always use extra virgin (photo © The Fresh Market |…
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