FOOD FUN: Christmas Cupcake Tree

Deck the cupcakes with lots of candy! This holiday cupcake tree from Jelly Belly is a fun project that uses jelly beans and Sunkist Fruit Gems to decorate a cupcake tree. It’s an opportunity to practice your frosting piping skills. Even if your cupcake trees don’t look as professional as the ones in the photo,…
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TIP OF THE DAY & GIFT: Hot Chocolate On A Stick ~ Party Favor & Place Setting

Christmas hot chocolate on a stick. Swirl it in milk or water. Photo courtesy The Ticket Kitchen.   The Hot Chocolate On A Stick from The Ticket Kitchen was a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week earlier this year. Made from the finest French couverture chocolate, it creates a delicious and interactive cup of hot…
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RECIPE: Beet & Bean Dip

Instead of hummus, consider this equally nutritious, healthful and tasty beet and bean dip. Beets are one of the world’s healthiest foods, with a mix of powerful antioxidants that help to protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers. Beans are rich in protein, fiber, iron and B vitamins and are beneficial to digestive…
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RECIPE: Christmas Stuffed Avocado

How red and green and Christmassy! Consider this festive avocado as the first course of a holiday dinner. Fresh lingonberries and their leaves have been used to garnish this stuffed avocado, but they are hard to come by. Instead, if you want to use the garnish, substitute pink peppercorns (look for the reddest ones). Note:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: “Fruitcake” Ice Cream For Christmas

It’s easy to make “fruitcake ice cream” Photo courtesy Vivolo.it.   This photo from Italian gelato maker Vivolo inspired a recipe idea: Serve “fruitcake” ice cream/gelato for Christmas. Start with vanilla ice cream. You can soften it and mix in the ingredients (and return to the freezer to harden), or simply top the ice cream,…
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