Dec 18 2021
Elevate the regular old baked potato with this impressive side dish for your guests. Stuffed with cheddar and bacon, these potatoes are not only delicious but a showstopper as well fanning out delightfully as they bake. “The trick here is in using wooden spoons (or chopsticks) as guides while cutting almost-but-not-all-the-way-through,” says Chef Tom Filippou, …
Dec 18 2021
The showstopper dessert of the holiday season This classic dessert is sure to be a conversation piece in your holiday dinner. The sugared cranberries are a pretty garnish and take this cake to the next level. “A classic Bûche de Noël, or French yule log cake, is one of the most impressive holiday desserts you …
Dec 16 2021
Ice cream nestled on cake and wrapped in toasted meringue is so irresistible. We’re struggling to figure out why the baked Alaska disappeared from popular culture in the ’60s. As luck would have it, this impressive layered dessert is poised for a comeback, and we’re leaning into it hard with our peppermint hot chocolate-inspired version. …
Dec 15 2021
Get the kids in the kitchen with hot chocolate-inspired cookie cups The holidays are a busy time for families, between shopping for the perfect gift, hosting out-of-town guests, attending get-togethers and baking. Not only is baking a quintessential part of the festive season, but it is also a delicious way to spend a wintery day …
Dec 11 2021
Charcuterie meats for perfect party paninis Serve these tantalizing crusty bread sandwiches to your holiday guests. Alpen Salami Panini with Tomato-Chili Jam Ingredients (Panini) 3 Italian crusty buns 1 pkg. 175g Piller’s Charcuterie Alpen Salami or Cervelat Salami 350 ml (1 ½ cups) baby arugula 125 g (4 oz.) Oka cheese, sliced 75 ml (½ …
Dec 11 2021
Bake classic sugar cookies for your cookie swap A favourite holiday activity for many of us is baking, but between gift shopping and get-togethers, it’s hard to find the time. In fact, a recent survey by Becel found that one in two Canadians want to bake more during the holidays, and 77 percent would spontaneously …
Dec 10 2021
Too much of a good thing is never a problem with this double decker peanut butter fudge that brings together two favourite flavours in a creamy, sweet treat. If you can pick a favourite, each layer is great on its own as well. Double Decker Peanut Butter Fudge Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 8 …
Dec 09 2021
This season’s must-try festive holiday punch Greet guests with a beautiful and fragrant holiday cocktail. This punch can be prepared in advance, allowing for easy serving during celebrations. It’s the perfect way to entertain your guests when you are busy preparing the food for your dinner or party. The punch looks magazine-ready with sliced orange …
Dec 06 2021
In this video, Trisha from Living a Vintage Life gives us an excellent tour of her home, and shares some of the retro holiday goodies she has collected over the years. She also shares information on vintage and mid century Christmas decor, including giving some collecting tips as well as history on aluminum trees, blow …
Dec 06 2021
The beloved television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” first aired on this day, December 6, 1964, on NBC. Now a classic, this stop-motion animation was produced by the iconic Rankin & Bass team and narrated by Burl Ives. The show was based on the Johnny Marks song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which has lyrics from …
