Ask just about anyone if they’d like to make the coming year a healthy one and they’ll say yes. Ask if they’d like to eat better and there’s a good chance you’ll hear yes again. Although it’s a tremendous goal, truth is it’s too big. From two decades assisting consumers in ...Read More
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Keywords : Eating healthy , happy holidays , hydration , managing your hunger , New Year , New Year’s resolutions , salt , snacking , sugar
How to “Wow!” with appetizers for your holiday cocktail party
Posted by What’s Cooking team, December 29th, 2011
There’s no need to stress yourself out if you are planning on receiving guests during the holidays. Usually it’s the simplest things that are the best. Here are a few unique hors-d’œuvre ideas that are easy to prepare and will most certainly impress your guests. Read More
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Keywords : Appetizers , dips , holiday dinner ideas , hosting tips , skewers
It's the end of a year and the start of a new one. Always a good time to reflect on the past and enjoy all the wonderful moments of 2011. This past year on what's cooking we went through lots of changes, had some great discoveries, made some good food and shared man...Read More
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Keywords : happy holidays , new mom , New Year
Winter is officially here! More than often, cold weather can dictate our eating habits and our exercise plans. It can be a steep slope, trying to look after yourself during the wintery season, especially with office holiday parties, family gatherings and the annual gift of ...Read More
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Keywords : active , exercise , fitness , groceries , happy holidays , healthy eating
Just a couple more days and the holiday season will be in full swing. We’ve offered up some ideas for interesting menu ideas but what do you do about beverages? The hot toddy is a tradition that goes quite a way back, and is defined basically as a mixed drink that is ser...Read More
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Keywords : beverages , cider , cranberries , holiday dinner ideas , mulled cider , pomegranate , punch
Instead offering the usual fare for this year’s Holiday dinner, why not break with tradition by adding Indian food to the menu? Even though Christmas is not celebrated in the Hindu religion, nothing is stopping you from drawing inspiration from the delicious flavours and ...Read More
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Keywords : holiday dinner ideas , Indian cuisine
Although not often thought of as the most nutritious time of the year, it’s definitely a contender for the title. Sure, the season is filled with buttery cookies, creamy sauces and decadent drinks. But amidst all the goodies is a fabulous line up of healthy food. Here are my...Read More
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Keywords : dessert , eating healthily , happy holidays , holiday cuisine
Cookies and Bars, great “Thank You” gifts: ideas for wrapping them
Posted by What’s Cooking team, December 13th, 2011
As Christmas approaches it’s crunch time for coming up with those little thank you gifts we like to give to those that have done us a special service over the year. It could be your friendly postal worker, or perhaps your child’s teacher or baby sitter; whomever you are pla...Read More
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Keywords : baked goods , earth-friendly , furoshiki , gift wrap , gifts , homemade gifts , re-use
The Yule log cake is such a long standing Christmas tradition that it seems no one wonders anymore where it all began! With the holiday season approaching we have decided to answer the question for you. The following is a little history of the Yule log cake: In the begin...Read More
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Keywords : desserts , history , tradition , trivia , Yule log
These days rapini is available year round in grocery stores, but did you know that it’s during this time of year, when the holiday season is approaching, that you can find it in greater quantity and for a better price? Here is some practical info to help you get acquainted w...Read More
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Keywords : broccoli rabe , Italian kale , rapini , vegan cuisine , vegetarian food
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