TIP OF THE DAY: Candy Cane Cocoa Rim

Warm up your day with peppermint-accented cocoa. Photo courtesy Ziploc.   For those living north of the Equator, today* is the the winter solstice, shortest day of the year. Since antiquity, man has celebrated the winter solstice with feasting, gifts, visiting, drinking and more of the pleasures that counter the daily hardships of life. So…
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RECIPE: Nutella Latte

The latte for Nutella fans. Photo courtesy Cherry Street Coffeehouse | DeLonghi.   To all those who enjoyed our recipe for Nutella French Toast, here’s the drink to go with it: It was created by Laila Ghambari, U.S. 2014 Barista Champion, director of coffee at Cherry Street Coffee House, a Seattle mini-chain, and a spokesperson…
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The History Of Sangria & 15 Sangria Recipes For National Sangria Day

December 20th is National Sangria Day. The word derives from the Spanish word for bloodletting, and refers to the red wine that was used as a base for the punch. While many of us think of sangria as a summer cooler, red sangria is the perfect color to celebrate the holidays. > The year’s 25+…
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RECIPE: Christmas Tree Eggnog French Toast

This recipe from Driscoll’s Berries tastes best when using slightly stale bread and soaking it overnight in the eggnog mixture. You can, however, make it at the last minute without the advance prep work. For Christmas breakfast, most of the prep can be done the night before. In the morning, just brown the toast and…
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RECIPE: Christmas Red Cabbage

Red cabbage with sausage and pork. Photo courtesy Foods And Wines From Spain.   This red cabbage dish is a Christmas specialty in Spain, where it is called Lombarda navideña. To make it festive, sausage and bacon are added. All over Europe, red cabbage is a delicious pairing with duck, goose, ham and pork roast.…
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