TIP OF THE DAY & GIFT OF THE DAY: Fill Up A Gift Tin

Find a handsome tin and fill it with something delicious! Photo courtesy Teavana.com.   Still scrambling for holiday gifts? An easy way to treat people of all ages is with a gift tin filled with something delicious. We like Lindt’s Lindor Truffles or miniature cookies, but anything the recipient might like will be appreciated. You…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Celebrate The Winter Solstice

Today, take some time out of your busy day by celebrating the winter solstice. For those living north of the Equator, the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year—it has the fewest hours of sunlight. (The vernal [summer] equinox, the longest of the year, has the most hours of sunlight.) Using the Gregorian*…
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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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