Love it or hate it, the cold weather of winter has a lot of power. Not only can it keep you cozied up indoors, it can also affect everything from the food you want to eat (chili, anyone?) to how you feel physically and mentally. Your skin is very susceptible to winter’s chill. Stark breezes…
If you’ve never had the pleasure of devouring a hot Cornish pastie, you are in for a treat with these recipes! Cornish pasties are hand pies made from a shortcrust pastry that envelops meat, vegetables, and spices – basically, it’s an entire meal in the palm of your hand. Though they might seem intimidating, pasties…
A new year is the perfect time to get a fresh start. With a little preparation, you can open your eyes on January 1 and welcome a new day with exciting possibilities around every corner. One way to shake off the old year and usher in the new one is by cleaning out and getting…
Winter is the perfect time to break out your cozy, treasured family recipes as well as to try new recipes that will keep you warm all winter long! 1. Julia Turshen’s “Nice Lasagna” This easy lasagna incorporates creme fraiche into the red sauce for an effortless creaminess. 2. Potatoes Au Gratin Cream + Cheese +…
The magic of the holidays is at its peak in early childhood. You’ll want to preserve that magic for as long as possible, so your kids will continue to embrace the wonders of the season for many Christmases to come. One way to encourage that is by starting some fun holiday traditions that the whole…
Candy canes, sugar plums, figgy pudding, and egg nog all have a special place in traditional Christmas tales, and they make delicious desserts. This Christmas season, make your own versions of these classic Christmas desserts. Candy Cane Cheesecake The richness of cheesecake is perfectly complemented by the sharp minty-ness of candy canes in this creamy…
Even at a glance there’s no mistaking Alfa Romeo’s signature style. The lauded luxury manufacture exhibits the latest in Italian design with models that present both refined sophistication and streamlined athleticism. If you want to expand on that peerless style, Alfa Romeo offers a variety of ways to customize their lineup. Take a look at…
Lunch is one of the most important meals of the day as it fills you back up between breakfast and dinner, but it’s one of the easiest meals to forget when work and life get busy in the middle of the day. To make things easier at lunchtime, try one of these easy mason jar…
Pie is one of the official foods of fall, but we most often see it in dessert form filled with pumpkin, apples, pecans, or even chocolate. The next time you get a craving for a buttery, flaky crust fill it with dinner instead. Beef And Mushroom Pie Tender bits of beef, perfectly cooked mushrooms, rich…
The holiday season is coming up quickly, and there’s no time like the present to start thinking about holiday gifts! It’s not uncommon for budgets to get tighter around the holidays to accommodate gift-giving expenses, but thankfully there are a few things you can do right now to help alleviate holiday shopping stress! The Holiday…
