Once your holiday ham plan is locked down, you have the incredibly fun task of choosing which delicious sides to serve. But what goes with ham? (more…)
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Be the home everyone can’t wait to get to for the holidays. Find easy-to-make recipes, gift ideas, and party themes for celebrations all year. Take pride in watching your loved ones head home with full bellies, big smiles, and lasting memories.
5 Delicious Ideas for a Baby Shower or Gender Reveal Party
Oh baby! Baby showers and gender reveal parties are a time to celebrate the parents-to-be and the upcoming arrival of their newborn. But planning showers can be a daunting task. If your baby shower or gender reveal party ideas need a boost, you’ve come to the right place. Check out our tips on how to […]
A Valentine’s Day Guide to Cooking with Chocolate
Chocolate is one of the most wonderful (and most finicky) ingredients to use in homemade treats. You don’t have to be a master chocolatier to make chocolate desserts at home, but you do need to know these basic tips. Here are some things to keep in mind when working with chocolate. How to Melt Chocolate […]
How to Plan, Prep, and Give Edible Gifts During the Holidays
In theory, there’s nothing better than giving thoughtful, homemade DIY gifts during the holidays. In reality, that doesn’t always hold up, especially when it comes to edible gifts. When should you make them? How long do they stay fresh? And how do you package them so they look cute and delicious? This year, master the […]
Holiday Tradition or Old Routine? 3 Little Wins to Make the Season Brighter
We often wait for big occasions to celebrate with friends and family, but what happens when those celebrations become routine, too? Another dry turkey dinner this Thanksgiving. The same old stuffing recipe you’ve made for holiday meals. Last-minute gift purchases that feel informal and rushed. Sometimes, holiday traditions turn into holiday habits series of events […]
6 Steps to the Easiest-Ever Cookie Swap
A cookie swap is a fun holiday party that gives you a chance to socialize with friends, co-workers, or neighbors before the holidays. Plus, everyone can stock up on cookies for upcoming holiday events or give them away as gifts. This minimal-effort party can come together in just a few weeks. 1. Invite guests. The […]
Thanksgiving Countdown
Waiting until the last minute to pull together a Thanksgiving feast is for those who like to live dangerously. A checklist, advance planning, and the right tools will let you greet the holiday season feeling prepared and confident. This countdown to Thanksgiving gives you a simple idea each day to help you get ready for […]
How to Throw a Mardi Gras Party
Mardi Gras refers to the bright, vibrant celebrations of excess held around the world leading up to Ash Wednesday. Nowhere has the tradition taken on its own distinctive flair more than in New Orleans, where a gumbo-like blend of French, Spanish, African, and Native American cultures have come together over hundreds of years to create […]
4 Amazingly Easy Gingerbread Recipes
Gingerbread is an irresistible favorite, especially around the holidays. It’s that flavor combo of ginger, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and molasses that lights up our nostalgia taste buds like an overloaded Christmas tree. (more…)
Holiday Entertaining Survival Guide
Don’t let holiday entertaining psych you out. Get off Pinterest and banish those Norman Rockwell images from your head. No family is perfect and you shouldn’t expect your house or meals to live up to magazine ideals, either. Remember, the holidays are about enjoying time with friends and family— and plenty of good food! (more…)