RECIPE: Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Carrot cake and carrot bread seem to be on the menu year-round; but fall means pumpkin bread. This recipe incorporates that other favorite fall ingredient, cranberries. Thanks to Cheryl Indelicato, proprietor of HandCraft Wines in California, for sharing this recipe: PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD RECIPE Ingredients For One Loaf 1 cup solid-pack pumpkin 1 cup sugar…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cream Of Chestnut Soup & Other Chestnut Recipes

Cream of chestnut soup is just one delicious way to enjoy roasted chestnuts. Photo © Evegny B | Fotolia.   When the air becomes crisp and the autumn leaves rustle, the aroma of roasting chestnuts fills the air. Served up by street vendors in our town, this is old-time comfort food. In addition to snacking…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Holiday Punch

A punch bowl is not only a special attraction at holiday festivities; it saves the hosts the effort of pouring 20 separate drinks. Guests can help themselves! With the flavors of Campari (a red apéritif made from fruits and herbs) and pink grapefruit, this winter recipe will please from Thanksgiving until spring. The recipe was…
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