TIP OF THE DAY: Cranberry Mayonnaise

[1] This turkey club needs cranberry mayonnaise (photo courtesy Carnegie Deli [now closed]). [2] Cranberry mayonnaise (photo courtesy Good Eggs). [3] Turkey-cranberry lettuce wraps with julienned Granny Smith apple (photo courtesy QVC).   Before you make that first turkey sandwich, whip up some cranberry mayonnaise. Mix as much cranberry sauce as you like into mayonnaise.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10 Tips For Cooking Safety

If you’re cooking Thanksgiving Dinner, The American Red Cross wants you to know that the number-one day for kitchen fires is…Thanksgiving. They ask all cooks to follow these simple steps to ensure a fire-free day of thanks. 1. Smoke alarm. Install a smoke alarm near your kitchen, or check the batteries on your current alarm.…
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GIFT PICK: Tea Advent Calendar From David’s

One of three tea advent calendars from David’s Tea: 24 Days Of Tea.   Last week we recommended a gourmet chocolate advent calendar. Today, it’s a collection of tea advent calendars from David’s Teas. For the most serious lover, there’s 24 Days Of Tea, boxes of loose teas including these: Apple Cider, Buddha’s Blend, Candy…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy-To-Cook Turkey Breast From Diestel

[1] Simple to cook, this all white meat boneless breast is 3.75 pounds. See the full-size photo below. [2] Look for this box at retail, or order it online (both photos courtesy Diestel Family Ranch).   GREAT NEWS FOR WHITE MEAT LOVERS If you want roast turkey on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table but only…
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GIFT PICK: Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar & A Wine Advent Calendar

WHAT’S AN ADVENT CALENDAR? Advent, from the Latin word adventus, means “coming.” It’s a time of waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus, on Christmas Day. A tradition begun by Lutherans in Germany, the first known Advent calendar dates to 1851. Its purpose: to count down the 24 days of December…
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