A freshly painted room is the foundation for holiday decor With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to make certain your home looks its best. Holidays are a time for dressing up the home with decorations, lights and special table settings. However, the actual canvas of your home influences the holiday […]

(NAPSI) – Cooks looking to add a distinctive touch to salads, chicken dishes, rice dishes and desserts are increasingly exploring the rich colors and succulent flavor of the pomegranate-and its seeds.These edible, juicy seeds, called “arils,” are fabulous to eat and cook with, possessing great flavor and eye appeal, and are full of antioxidants. While […]

(NAPSI)-No Greek Christmas feast is complete without a finale of Karydopita, a honey-soaked walnut cake. Another rich Greek cake, Vasilopeta, is prepared for New Year’s. It is made in honor of Saint Basil, whose feast day is January 1. Traditionally, a silver coin is hidden in the Vasilopeta, and is supposed to bring good luck […]

(NAPSI)-The countertop grill is an appliance whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. The food cooks on both sides at once which works for all the usual grillables, and here’s one you might not know about: pierogies. Spritz these potato-filled pasta pockets with cooking spray, season to your taste and, five minutes later, they’re ready […]

Size matters! If you’re planning a buffet at home and are not sure how quickly the food will be eaten, keep buffet portions small. Prepare a number of small platters and dishes ahead of time. Store cold, back-up dishes in the refrigerator or keep hot dishes in the oven (set at 200 – 250 degrees […]

(KRT) – It takes years for a forest to develop. Unless of course, it’s December, when instant urban forests appear all over town.These Christmas tree forests sprout up overnight at local nurseries and in the parking lots of malls and shopping centers.While everyone wants the perfect Christmas tree, nature doesn’t make every tree perfect. Anyone […]

Artist designs pieces for Goebel’s art gallery and explores mysterious and playful personalities of cats Goebel of North America, the creators of Hummel figurines celebrating small children immersed in the joys of childhood and long regarded as one of the most popular and enduring collectibles, is branching out into a new venue featuring the works […]

Gadgets have always made great gifts, but the gadgets that make your life easier and simpler, or just plain fun, are some of the best gifts of all. This sampling of new products from Black & Decker just might make someone you know a very happy person this holiday season.Simplify your life, one lid at […]

When it comes to storing beverages, the new GE Monogram wine reserve and beverage center are perfect for those who love to entertain and display wine and spirits. Consumers will find these products ideal for the butler’s pantry, great room, pool house, or in the home’s back foyer. They’ve even been positioned as a juice […]

Getting places in comfort and style is now a simple stroll away for the new or soon-to-be parents on your list. They’re sure to appreciate the Graco Quattro Tour Stroller delivering luxurious comfort for today’s SUV stylin’ family. The stroller closes quickly and easily with its one-hand gravity folding mechanism and locking feature for tight, […]