Every year on Christmas Morning, we have cinnamon rolls. It's the one day of the year we awake to a calorie-laden, unapologetically sugary breakfast. After the gift unwrapping, hugging, shouts of glee and sugar fest, we usually crash into naps...
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Actually don't recall (senior moment) what kind or even if I did leave cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve. When my kids were young, we made old-fashioned cut-out cookies decorated with icing & sprinkles. Each child selected their best...
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I'll be in France, so very far from my Italian Christmas traditions! No tortellini in brodo, no Cappone, no Panettone, but Fruits de mer, Oysters (too many!) and Buche de Noel... How far away will you/would you/would love to go...
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I admit it, I cannot stand eggnog. I know, I know. At this time of year, I am supposed to love all fo the gingery, candy caney, hot cocoaey goodness that proliferates around here, but that is the one thing...
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I want a slow cooker, I've made up my mind. I hope someone who's getting me a gift reads this. What culinary gift are you dying for this holiday season?...
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Everyone has their quintessential Christmas food or drink that signals the holiday. What is yours? Even if you do not celebrate the holiday this would be a food or drink that makes you think Christmas. For me it is eggnog...
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Half my kids have gone vegetarian on me- protein being the star of most holiday meals, its a problem. My son, Billie, the chef, and I and my husband and one daughter are planning a surf and turf Christmas lunch,...
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Wanted to get some of the food/kitchen items that are on your christmas list or a "must have" for someone who likes to cook....
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