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20 Eating Resolutions That Work

Posted by Patricia, December 30th, 2011

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

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

Keywords : Appetizers , dips , holiday dinner ideas , hosting tips , skewers

“Best-of”s from this season

Posted by Jack, December 28th, 2011

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

Keywords : happy holidays , new mom , New Year

Breakout from Winter Weather

Posted by Richard, December 22nd, 2011

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

Keywords : active , exercise , fitness , groceries , happy holidays , healthy eating

A festive hot toddy this holiday

Posted by What’s Cooking team, December 21st, 2011

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

Keywords : beverages , cider , cranberries , holiday dinner ideas , mulled cider , pomegranate , punch

Celebration supper, Indian-style

Posted by What’s Cooking team, December 19th, 2011

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

Keywords : holiday dinner ideas , Indian cuisine

It’s the most wonderful (and nutritious) time of the year!

Posted by Patricia, December 14th, 2011

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

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

Keywords : baked goods , earth-friendly , furoshiki , gift wrap , gifts , homemade gifts , re-use

Where does the Yule log come from?

Posted by What’s Cooking team, December 7th, 2011

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

Keywords : desserts , history , tradition , trivia , Yule log

It’s Rapini Season!

Posted by What’s Cooking team, December 5th, 2011

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

Keywords : broccoli rabe , Italian kale , rapini , vegan cuisine , vegetarian food

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