Langres & Other Cheeses To Serve With Champagne On New Year’s Eve

Whether you’re hosting a fête or staying at home with loved ones to avoid the crush of revelers, it’s likely that corks will be popped and bubbly poured. We always like to offer a special cheese to accompany Champagne or other sparkling wines. Double- and triple-creme cheeses are sumptuous with Champagne. Brie and Camembert are…
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Good-Bye Fruitcake, Hello Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

There are fruitcakes, some delicious, some unfortunate. They are a classic but polarizing holiday dessert. And then, there are fruitcake cookies, irresistible finger food that will remain popular far beyond the holidays. Sun-Maid, seller of popular dried fruits that go into fruitcakes (and many other recipes) during the holiday season—has formally announced an amicable break…
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Smoked Mussels: An Unusual But Tasty Stocking Stuffer

[1] A tin of smoked mussels is a tasty little stocking stuffer (photos #1 and #2 © Good Eggs). [2] These mussels are sustainably harvested off the coast of Spain. [3] Crostini with smoked mussels and diced tomato, red onion, celery root, and cilantro (photo © Rachel Claire | Pexels). [4] Add some smokey protein…
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