There’s something very elegant about a layered pear or apple tart that makes such a dessert a perfect ending to a festive holiday dinner. This recipe from the people at Whole Foods Market is a non-dairy, vegan variation of the French classic–with the distinctly American addition of cranberries.
Cranberry Pear Tart
Dough
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons […]
I’ve always been intrigued by gingerbread houses and every year I say I’m going to make one. Then it gets to be December 15 or so and I haven’t started. This year…If you’re similarly entranced by these fanciful confections, this video shows you how to make one. She makes it look easy.
For […]
Few things are as magical as the wonders of Paris decorated for the holidays. France, like more European countries, are more subdued in their public decorations than we are in the United States. However, the sparkling lights and decorated trees transform the French capital into a winter wonderland.
France, a predominantly Catholic country, celebrates the holiday […]
It’s never too early to plan for the holidays and the folks over at American Greetings are kind enough to share their “Holiday Tips for the Early-Bird” with us. (We’ll be featuring more of their ideas in November and December.)
Holiday Tip-Sheet for the Early Bird
1. Use that extra time to actually shop. […]
One of the best things about celebrating Christmas in July is that you can find all kinds of holiday decorations and serving ware on sale–drastically on sale. Below are just a few of the “Christmas in July” offerings:
Spode’s classic Christmas dinnerware is up to 50% off.
These charming wooden ornaments are made in Indonesian and […]
We didn’t make up the concept of “Christmas in July” (although we’re having fun talking about Christmas things in the heat of summer). The people at Yule Tree Farms in Canby, Oregon remind us that the word “Yule,” often associated with Christmas, is actually a derivation of the Scandinavian word “jul,” which means […]
All Holidays, All the Time
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