Yummy Date Nut Bread Recipe For National Date Nut Bread Day

Updated September 2026 When was the last time you had date nut bread? It seems to have fallen out of favor in Grandma’s time, which is a shame. Date nut bread and cream cheese sandwiches are divine. Date-nut bread—also called date walnut loaf—is a traditional tea bread from Scotland (tea bread is a sub-category of…
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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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