Thanksgiving Countdown
Try this step-by-step guideline for a successful Thanksgiving dinner; planning is 90 percent of the success of the meal! Three Days Before Thanksgiving: Remove the frozen turkey from the freezer;...
View ArticleA Contemporary and Traditional Hanukkah Menu
The festival of Hanukkah (or “Chanukah”) celebrates Jewish spiritual and physical survival – specifically, the Jewish Maccabees’ victory over the Greek-Syrians and the Jewish re-claiming of the Second...
View ArticleA Traditional and Contemporary Christmas Meal
“It’s that time of year when the world falls in love”…and feasting is one of the highlights of the season. If it’s your job to provide the Christmas meal this year, and you’re looking to put a twist...
View ArticlePlanning the Perfect New Year’s Party
It’s nearly 2010, which means it’s time to start planning your New Year’s celebration. Food is probably what comes to mind first, so begin your search over at Gourmandia’s appetizer recipes on video....
View ArticleHow To Make a Meal Romantic
Valentine’s Day is nearly here, and what would it be without a romantic meal for two? What makes a meal romantic? Mostly attitude – your attitude and the attitude of your significant other. But you...
View ArticleLast Minute Thanksgiving Ideas
Thanksgiving is nearly here: Are you ready? If you’re still scrambling for ideas or are pressed for time, try some of these last minute ideas for making the day flow smoothly. Don’t have time to roast...
View ArticleA Fantastic Hanukkah Table
In the U.S., Hanukkah is a bigger, more important holiday than it once was. If you’re one of the many people thinking about how you can make the traditional day prettier, more meaningful, and better in...
View ArticleSetting the Christmas Table
Nothing says “festive” quite like a well dressed dining room table. This Christmas, try spicing the meal up with a new way of trimming the table. Here are a few easy, inexpensive ideas. The General...
View ArticleThe Family Table
It is holidays such as Easter when the family table becomes an important symbol of health, laughter, unity, and most important, taking the time to listen to each other while sharing a meal made with...
View ArticleMy Imperfect Perfect Life
It has been one of those days where nothing is working out. Up at 5:30 (okay 6 after I finally stopped pressing the snooze button), making lunches, dragging the girls out of bed (“Noooooo mommy, I am...
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