November might include one of the holidays most known for having an abundance of food, but Thanksgiving isn’t the only sustenance-packed celebratory option. As it turns out, the fall-festive month is simply peppered with “food days” (see what I did there?). Check out 10 November calendar days dedicated to a diverse collection of eats and ...Read more

Holidays are a time of year for entertaining and family gatherings with food taking center stage.

Dishes can be wonderfully traditional or you can mix it up with a new twist on the classics. I love side dishes and often make a meal out of the various side offerings at a holiday table. The creativity, variety and choice of flavors make side ...Read more

You look like you need a cookie.

Nothing quite buoys our spirits like a sweet little treat. During the holiday season, we like to give cookies almost as much as we like to munch, spreading some edible cheer. According to a study by OnePoll.com, three out of every four Americans would consider giving cookies as a holiday gift. And even more ...Read more

It’s an annual dilemma.

Beginning with Thanksgiving, the holiday season is a time of overindulgence. As a host or hostess, do you want to partake in the festive fattening by serving the high-fat, high-calorie foods that we all associate with the holidays? Or do you feel it your duty — or perhaps your medical necessity — to cut back on the...Read more

Fall is typically a busy time for Halloween prep, quickly followed by Thanksgiving, and before you know it, the winter holidays have arrived.

But before the autumn season fades, why not slow down and absorb nature’s paint palette of reds, oranges, greens and yellows before they too disappear? Whether you host a flower-arranging event, or ...Read more

(Editor's Note: This article was originally published Nov. 22, 2020.)

My own Thanksgiving dinner this year will be for just two, plus a Zoom call (assuming the system doesn’t crash with everyone trying to use it at the same time). So instead of getting a big bird and defrosting it for a week, I’ll be going the smaller route and just cooking...Read more