By Megan Willome To paraphrase an old nursery rhyme: When parties are good, they are very, very good; when they are bad, they are horrid. During the holidays, we want our parties to be merry and bright, but a lack of couth can cause things to go awry. Etiquette consultant Marie Martin of Woodway believes [...]
By Robert Darden It is perhaps the saddest Christmas song of all, though it doesn’t seem so now. It comes from the musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” and even Judy Garland (as Esther), who sings it so beautifully, at first balked because she thought it was too depressing. But few songs capture the wistfulness [...]
By Megan Willome We know we should love our neighbors, but that seems like a pretty tall order when we don’t even know them. In today’s world of instant communication, we are more likely to correspond with someone across the globe than across the street. Eventually the individualism of modern life can lead to indifference. [...]
By Lisa Fritz When it comes to holiday baking, nothing personifies the spirit of the season more than a troupe of gingerbread men fresh from the oven. Their spicy goodness is irresistible to yuletide nibblers of all ages, and an afternoon spent creating gingerbread folk can become a favorite tradition. For gingerbread purists, a pan [...]
Well, more of an archive venue, really. For starters, we’ve added five years of holiday recipes, a ghostly tale of Christmas past from none other than Robert Darden and Megan Willome’s “11 Commandments of Being a Good Neighbor.” But yes, we will throw a few thoughts out there in the form of ramblings and staccatos, [...]
By Lisa Fritz If you’re like most holiday cooks, you stick to the tried and true when planning celebration menus. After all, the holidays are really a time for family favorites and traditions. At the same time, home cooks are always looking for new ideas — wanting to add something special to those classics by [...]
By Lisa Fritz Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Want to make a grand entrance at your next holiday party? Personalized homemade holiday gift baskets are the answer. They are a fun, creative way to show you care, and everyone appreciates receiving an original gift packed with treats from the kitchen. The [...]
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