Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting

[1] Luscious cranberry pound cake (photo by Tina Rupp and food styling by Cyd McDowell © Harper Celebrate). [2] Measure a cup of cranberries, plus more for garnish (photo © Ocean Spray). [3] Bring four eggs to room temperature (photo © Nida | Pexels). [4] Add white granulated sugar (photo © Equator Design). [5] Measure…
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Walker’s Cranberry Shortbread For Enjoying Or Gifting

With all the racing around during holiday season, Walker’s Cranberry & Clementine Shortbread is a welcome treat. We sit down with a cup of tea, a couple of cookies, and some calming music. It’s not a staycation, but it is a nice rest. (Perhaps it’s a couch-cation?) Deliciously buttery with cranberry chunks and zesty clementine,…
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Beyond The Holidays: Uses For Nutmeg & Nutmeg History

Nutmeg is one of the so-called warm or sweet spices, delivering a subtle blend of sweet and spicy notes. Nutmeg grows on trees but it’s not a tree nut. Rather, it’s the seed of a fruit of an evergreen tree. If you have a nut allergy, fear not. While it’s a year-round asset in your…
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Mezcal-Flavored Chocolates From MarieBelle & Del Maguey

[1] A special holiday treat: Sip artisan mezcal with bites of artisan chocolate (photos © Pernod Ricard). [2] If you live in a warm climate, enjoy your mezcal and chocolate pairings outdoors. [3] Mix your favorite mezcal cocktails with the rest of the bottle. Check out the recipes on the Del Maguey website. [4] Here…
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Stocking Stuffer: Mochi Gummies, Natural, Vegan, Delicious

[1] Pillowy, chewy nuggets of strawberry Mochi Gummies (all photos © Issei Mochi Gummies). [2] Each package is 1.76 ounces (50 grams). [3] Use mochi gummies to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream. [4] Mochi Gummies garnish an ice cream cone.   Mika Shino, creator of Mochi Gummies (pronounced MOE-chee), explains why she made her…
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