GIFT: Chocolate Chanukah Gelt For Kids…& Cocktails For Adults

[1] Chocolate gelt for Chanukah (photos #1 and #2 © See’s Candies). [2] Chocolate Chanukah gelt is traditionally sold in mesh bags. [3] Goldschläger liqueur contains flecks of real gold (photo © Diageo). [4] Pinnacle Vodka makes numerous fun flavors, including chocolate (photo © Beam Suntory).   In 2020, the Jewish holiday of Chanukah is…
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Ginger Cookies Recipe For National Cookie Day

December 4th is National Cookie Day. While there seems to be an endless variety of cookies worldwide, there are eight basic types of cookies. The recipe below is for the ginger cookie—a seasonal choice that is neither gingerbread nor gingersnaps. Ginger cookies are a type of drop cookie. A ball of dough is dropped onto…
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HOLIDAY GIFT: Tea Advent Calendar

[1] The most fun and flavorful gift for a tea lover (photox #1 and #2 © Vahdam Teas). [2] Holiday surprise: so many teas to discover. [3] The gift provides a different variety of tea for 25 days (photo © Julia Sakelli | Pexels).   What could a tea lover love more, than the chance…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Your Home Smell Like the Holidays

Today’s tip comes from Jacqueline Parisi of Hello Fresh, the largest meal-kit provider in the U.S. These natural DIY room scents are made with everyday foods. Plus, if you use a glass vase or attractive jar, they double as festive tabletop centerpieces. It couldn’t be simpler.     RECIPE: HOLIDAY HOME SCENTS Ingredients Select a…
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PRODUCT: FatBoy Ice Cream In Holiday Flavors

[1] Yummy ice cream sandwiches in Egg Nog and Peppermint (all photos © Casper’s Ice Cream). [2] FatBoy’s version of a peppermint sundae—no spoon required! [3] Our new favorite chocolate ice cream: Frozen Hot Cocoa. [4] You can’t put FatBoy under the tree…but load up the freezer!   We were not familiar with Fat Boy…
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