Articles tagged: holiday
recipe: Cinco de Mayo brownies feature almonds and cinnamon
Posted: May 01, 2013Cinco de Mayo has become quite the celebration in this country! Just as everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day, we all find ourselves partying as honorary Mexicans on this holiday. But what's a celebration ... Read more »
food & grocery: Cocoa Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Frosting - a fun baking project with the kids
Posted: Apr 10, 2013It's National Cinnamon Roll Day, a cause for celebration! My son Jeremy meets with some of his friends every other week; and I, of course, am always looking for people to feed, in order to ... Read more »
recipe: Super-Quick Spinach and Fresh Raspberry Salad with Walnut-Maple Vinaigrette
Posted: Dec 24, 2012The new Holiday Cookbook answers all of your cooking needs. Strapped for time? Check out the well-tested Super-Simple section. Today is Christmas Eve, and most people who intend to cook and entertain have long figured ... Read more »
recipe: Eggnog pudding is an easy but festive make-ahead dessert
Posted: Dec 19, 2012Christmas Eve is also National Eggnog Day, so you'll want to have this recipe on hand for celebrating both occasions. It's an easy make-ahead dessert, so all you have to do when serving it is ... Read more »
recipe: Coffee caramel cookies would be popular at holiday parties and recipe swaps
Posted: Dec 18, 2012I've been on a baking spree, as I do very little holiday shopping but instead give homemade treats to my friends to celebrate the season. Dozens and dozens of cookies — on average, 15 or ... Read more »
recipe: Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie - perfect holiday entree
Posted: Dec 12, 2012Even vegans crave hearty, comforting meals this time of year. A few weeks ago, I stepped up my game with this delicious Hearty Lentil Shepherd's Pie at our Thanksgiving buffet. It is an ideal choice ... Read more »
recipe: Sugared shortbread cookies - simple but festive holiday treats
Posted: Dec 05, 2012If I had to pick a favorite cookie — though really, my life would have to be at stake to be able to do this! — I think I would say "shortbread cookies." Rich, buttery, ... Read more »
recipe: Chocolate snickerdoodles are perfect for celebrating National Cookie Day
Posted: Dec 04, 2012It's National Cookie Day! Whether you eat cookies, bake cookies, or eat cookies that you bake, this is a day of celebration. Snickerdoodles are a universal favorite — simple buttery cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar. ... Read more »
recipe: Apple oatmeal cookies - an easy route to happiness
Posted: Nov 28, 2012'Tis the season to bake cookies! While I admire the patience and skill of those who make beautiful decorative cookies, I will never be one of them. I'll make cut-out cookies and use molds, but ... Read more »
poll: Time to deck the halls: Do you prefer pine or plastic?
Posted: Nov 26, 2012We've all seen the signs of holidays popping up since October, but now that the stores are packed with shoppers and snow is flying it's officially time to channel your inner Clark Griswold and deck the halls. Read more »
recipe: Pumpkin apple bread is a luxurious treat with aromas and tastes of autumn
Posted: Nov 21, 2012Here is a perfect recipe for this time of year. Whether you serve it at your Thanksgiving feast tomorrow, make it to give as a holiday gift, offer it at a seasonal brunch, or whip ... Read more »
Ann Arbor Art Center tries new holiday strategy: extended weekend sale
Posted: Nov 15, 2012The center's gallery Director Amy Farnum has been busily preparing for its biggest members-only sale that begins Thursday. Read more »
recipe: Favorite Rosh Hashanah dishes celebrate bounty
Posted: Sep 10, 2012Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — begins at sundown on Sunday evening. While the secular new year is all about champagne, the dropping of the ball at Times Square, a kiss at midnight, ... Read more »
food & grocery: The Produce Station's general manager dishes on favorite finds from the Fancy Food Show
Posted: Jul 24, 2012The Produce Station's general manager, Andrew Gorsuch, recently had the enormous good fortune to go on a hunting expedition... no, not that kind, have no fear! He attended the NASFT Fancy Food Show in Washington, ... Read more »
recipe: 4th of July Herbed Potato Salad - no mayo included
Posted: Jul 04, 2012It's the 4th of July, and many people are celebrating at barbecues or picnics. And what better dish to offer at these events than a simple salad that goes with any- and everything? This potato ... Read more »
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