Cookies have always been a sweet way to celebrate the holidays, and learning more about this holiday tradition can be a tasty idea. Many of today’s favorite Christmas cookies have been handed down from medieval European recipes. Dutch and German settlers brought cookie cutters, decorative molds and holiday decorations with them when they came to […]

 The first step in roasting a picture-perfect turkey, say the experts, is to start with a quality roaster. Here are some tips to help you choose one: • Avoid flimsy disposable roasters that can be unsafe and environmentally unfriendly. Instead, choose a Granite Ware roaster, which is very inexpensive, environmentally safe and will last a […]

 Serving a healthful, home-cooked meal during the holiday season is easier than you might imagine. In fact, cooking light and luscious meals is what the test kitchens at Cooking Light magazine specialize in. The kitchen crew has put together a cookbook, “Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast,” with 160 mouthwatering menus that are not only great […]

 There’s good news for holiday chefs: When the temperature drops, so too does the price of many premium cuts of meat, including steaks and chops. Lamb loin chops, also known as lamb T-bones, are a great example. Typically a warm-weather grilling item, the chops become less expensive during colder months when demand for lamb shanks, […]

 Christmas is just around the corner, and while there is no shortage of gift ideas for your kids, you would like to give them the gift of togetherness and find an activity to do as a family. There is nothing better than spending a few hours with your kids doing something you all enjoy. You […]

 For many, the Christmas holiday has evolved into nothing more than buying a bunch of gifts for a bunch of people and getting a bunch of gifts that cost a bunch of people a whole bunch of money. Gifts, gifts, gifts. Is that what this season is all about? There are many reasons to celebrate […]

 Unlike many of your friends, you don’t have a lot of people to buy for at Christmas. In fact, you can usually complete the shopping for your family in a few hours. This year, though, you’ve run into a wall with your grandmother. She has everything she could possibly want and more. You’ve got to […]

 You want to get your niece something for Christmas, but because she is just a few months old, you’re not sure what to buy her. She appears to have more than enough clothes, blankets and toys. You’d like to get her something she can use when she is older. As you look around your bedroom, […]

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By Ronda Addy Being a grandparent puts you in the position of being able to enjoy your grandchildren without all of the responsibilities. Sadly, your family is spread out across the country, making spending time with the grandkids difficult. This year, why not change that by taking a vacation with your grandkids. It’s not as […]