Give an international flair to traditional holiday meals
As the holidays near, you may be wondering how to add a different touch to traditional recipes such as the tried-and-true turkey and those staple side dishes of green beans or mashed potatoes. An easy way to spice up your meals is to explore international flavors and serve unexpected recipes to go alongside your family's favorite traditions.
The holidays are the perfect time to reconnect and mingle with family and friends. However, the stress of hosting holiday get-togethers can sometimes be discouraging. This year, avoid a festivity fiasco by keeping in mind these five preparation tips.
Tips for creating meaningful new holiday traditions
Holidays are a great time to celebrate traditions with family and friends, and every family has unique activities they love to observe year after year. You can incorporate new traditions into the holidays to bring more memorable fun to your gatherings.
As the cool temperatures of fall and winter arrive, many people find themselves gravitating toward warming, rich foods. Many of those dishes are fondly remembered childhood favorites or even part of a longstanding family tradition. While those cozy comfort foods warm you, body and soul, it's no secret that many of them aren't the healthiest foods you could eat. But with a bit of creative cooking, you can put a more nutritious spin on beloved dishes - and still enjoy the comfort they bring.
Customize your coffee: Create personalized beverages at home
Consumers are brewing up personalized specialty coffee drinks on par with those in high-end restaurants and coffee shops. Whatever your taste preference, it's easy to create personalized beverages for yourself, your family and guests to enjoy all winter long.
Simple ways to make dinner at home a special night
Dining at home has many advantages, from saving money to affording family members more time together. But it's easy for those at-home meals to become routine and boring - unless you take some simple steps to make dinner time a special time for everyone.
Out-of-the-chocolate-box ideas for Valentine's Day treats
Valentine's Day usually brings to mind a box of chocolates for your sweetheart. As delicious as solid milk chocolate hearts and raspberry creams are, how about something a little different this year?
Jingle shells: How PEI mussels feed the holiday crowd
The holidays are upon us once more and along with office parties and caroling, the season also brings the joy of entertaining and feeding a crowd at home. While it may sometimes seem daunting to feed larger numbers of friends and family that may grace your home, try these delicious meal ideas for serving to all of your loved ones this season.
Social gatherings, comfort food and even plans to just cook for yourself can be difficult for people watching their diet. For those with health issues such as diabetes, the dietary minefield of temptations can be especially troublesome.
