CHRISTMAS: Gift Vs. Present

Did you get gifts or presents for Christmas? Is there a difference? Here’s the scoop, from Dictionary.com. Language is not a linear: Words come into every language from a variety of sources, over many centuries. And their meanings change nor expand over time. Think of “decadent,” now used for “self-indulgent,” instead of its traditional meaning…
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A Gingerbread Waffles Recipe For The Holidays

[1] Gingerbread waffles for Christmas (photo © Driscoll’s Berries). [2] If you don’t have light brown sugar (in photo) and need to substitute dark brown sugar, the final product will have a more robust taste and a darker color. It might slightly affect the texture (photo © Webstaurant Store). [3] If you don’t have the…
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RECIPE: Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn With Cranberries & Toffee

Enjoy some at home, box some up as a gift (photo © G.H. Cretors).   If you’re looking for something to bring to a Christmas Eve celebration—or to serve at home—here’s one you can make in 15 minutes. The recipe is from G.H. Cretors Popcorn, whose bags of popped corn were a NIBBLE favorite (here’s…
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RECIPE: Homemade Bacon Jam

[1] In this clever recipe, bacon jam on toast is turned into a holiday treat. Here’s the recipe (photo © Domestic Fits).. [2] Homemade bacon jam (photo © Grognar | CC BY 2.0 license).   You’ve got time to whip up a batch of bacon jam, either to serve at Christmas breakfast or to give…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Fondue

In supermarkets, displays are currently piled high with panettone and pandoro, Italian holiday breads that are traditionally served and gifted during the Christmas and New Year season. The origins of sweet leavened breads date back to Roman times. By Medieval times, different regions of Italy had created signature holiday breads. Best-known, and available in the…
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