Dec 20 2023
Italian Christmas baking is wonderfully varied. Depending on the region, family, and generation, a holiday cookie tray might include delicate patterned pizzelle, crunchy biscotti made for dipping, tender ricotta cookies covered with glaze, almond-rich amaretti, or elaborate Sicilian fig cookies filled with fruit and nuts. There isn’t one single cookie that defines an Italian Christmas. …
Dec 17 2023
There is something especially charming about a Christmas tree filled with ornaments made by hand. They do not need to be complicated or perfectly polished. A few craft sticks, buttons, pinecones, paper, cinnamon sticks, or dried orange slices can become decorations that feel far more personal than anything pulled straight from a box. Homemade ornaments …
Dec 10 2023
Christmas may be celebrated across much of the world, but it certainly does not look the same everywhere. A December evening in Mexico might include candles, songs, and a piñata, while families in Finland may head to the sauna before Christmas dinner. In Sweden, candlelit Lucia processions brighten the darkness of December, and in Iceland, …
Dec 09 2023
The smell of gingerbread baking has a way of making the kitchen feel instantly like Christmas. Molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves create that unmistakable warm holiday aroma, while a soft center makes these cookies just as enjoyable to eat as they are to decorate. These soft gingerbread cookies are designed for classic Christmas cut-outs. The …
Nov 26 2023
Leavenworth, Washington, already feels like the kind of mountain town where you might expect to encounter a reindeer or two. Just outside the Bavarian-style downtown, Leavenworth Reindeer Farm turns that possibility into a real experience, giving visitors an opportunity to learn about reindeer, feed members of the herd, hold shed antlers, and take plenty of …
Dec 22 2022
Christmas drinks have a way of making the season feel warmer, even when the weather outside is freezing. Across the world, holiday celebrations are accompanied by steaming mugs of spiced wine, fragrant fruit punch, creamy egg drinks, strong coffee, and recipes flavored with cinnamon, cloves, citrus, vanilla, and nutmeg. Some are meant to simmer on …
Dec 15 2022
The cookie that makes everyone merry Many of our fondest childhood memories consist of spending time with friends and family, baking delicious holiday cookies and eyeing the beautifully wrapped presents under the tree. Embrace nostalgia and create the perfect holiday cookie that tastes delicious and is easy to decorate. Instead of displaying a gingerbread house, …
Dec 14 2022
Christmas is celebrated in many countries around the globe. Each has a distinctive and delicious dish to highlight the festivities. Andesteg (Roast Duck) From Denmark hails a recipe for roast wild duck that will bring satisfaction to diners in any country. Ingredients: Preheat oven to 450F/230C. Clean the ducks inside and out, removing all feathers, …
Dec 14 2022
After a day of outdoor winter fun, warm up with this guilt-free variation on a long-time holiday favourite. Made with only a handful of ingredients and lightly sweetened with naturally-sourced stevia, this beverage is tasty, easy to make and sugar-free, so it’s ideal for the whole family to enjoy. Cinnamon Cider Makes 4 servings Ingredients: …
Dec 13 2022
Gingerbread is an iconic holiday treat enjoyed all over the world. So this year, why not update this favourite tradition with a beautiful gingerbread pie? Ingredients like molasses, brown sugar and nutmeg deliver festive flavours in every bite, and cute pastry gingerbread men add a whimsical and stylish final touch. More seasonal recipes are available …
