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Giada De Laurentiis shares holiday health tips - and a perfect cocktail Recipe!
Giada De Laurentiis taught us how to make a perfect holiday cocktail yesterday in NYC! Her bright red raspberry Bellini is easy to prep, and delicious to drink. The Food Network superchef, who's the new face and hair of Clairol Natural Instincts, also shared a few handy tips for making ...
Save money while hosting a holiday party
Holiday entertaining has never cost more than it does today. With huge increases in holiday food spending on top of higher prices — including an estimated 12 percent jump in overall spending in 2011 versus 2010, according to the National Retail Federation — consumers are parting with more cash than ...
Bah, humbug! An introvert’s rules for holiday survival
Ah, the holidays. Constant parties. Gay apparel. Forced family fun. An introvert’s nightmare. “I call it the most extroverted time of the year,” says author and introvert Sophia Dembling of Dallas, whose “The Introvert’s Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World” (Perigree, $14) just hit bookstores. “I don’t ...
Holiday cookie recipes
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire simply can't compete with the scent of baking cookies. Here are some festive holiday favorites from the AJC archives.
Get your home ready for guests this holiday
Eek! Your mother-in-law, your brother, your grandmother (insert other relative or friend here), are coming for Christmas. The house is a wreck. That hole that Fido chewed in the wall a few years ago is still there. The guest bedding has seen better days, and the guest bathroom probably doesn’t ...
Recipe: Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Hands on: 40 minutes Total time: 1 1/2 hours Makes: 3 dozen (5-inch) cookies Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 teaspoons ground ginger 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon ...
Recipe: Cranberry Pistachio Icebox Cookies
Hands on: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes per batch, plus 2 hours chilling time Makes: About 3 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt ...
Ugly Christmas sweaters
They are the cringe-worthy gifts our grandmothers or mothers think will be the perfect item to wear to a holiday party - the Christmas sweater. The usually have large images of presents, Santa and even a cat or two, and can be accompanied by sparkles, sequins and even metallic yarn.
Fancy holiday concoctions without the booze
Any good host knows that a holiday party isn’t a holiday party without a variety of beverages to offer guests. Just as one might prepare fancy cocktails or provide interesting beer and wine choices, offering nonalcoholic options that go beyond the typical soda or juice can make the difference between ...
Poll: What is your favorite holiday movie?
There have been dozens of classic holiday movies over the years. Vote for your favorite!
Trying to re-create a gingerbread memory
On a sunny, breezy day last spring, I was out for a lengthy hike on the tiny island of Sark. For about four hours I had been exploring the glorious scenery of this part of the Channel Islands, which sit in the English Channel between England and France. But my ...
Outdoor Living: 5 tips for holiday decor
Curb appeal takes on a new meaning during the holidays. Wreaths, lights and other holiday decor add a festive look to the front of your home, whether it’s a new purchase, a longtime residence or on the market. “There’s a little bit of an unexpected pleasure when you see a ...
Green Living: Tips for eco-friendly holiday decor
Decorating in an eco-friendly way can freshen up your holiday look this holiday season or start a new tradition, if you’re a new homeowner. Interior designers and decorators shared their tips for eco-friendly decorating during November and December. Branch out with natural elements Reuse the artificial wreaths and garlands from ...
How to throw a Christmas party
Throw a Christmas party using these tips and show your loved ones how much they mean to you.
How to make a gingerbread Christmas cake
Learn how to make a gingerbread Christmas cake with this easy holiday recipe.
How to get in the Christmas Spirit
Get in the Christmas spirit using these hints and get the whole family involved.
How to carve and serve a turkey
Bobby Flay shows his way of carving and presenting the Thanksgiving turkey.
How to fry a holiday turkey
This may ruffle a few feathers, but I am going to take a stand: Fried turkey is better than oven roasted turkey. There, I said it. And before you ask – yes, the feather pun in my opening line was intentional. While there are practical advantages to fried turkey, such ...
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