When the bitter cold of winter settles in, I sometimes find myself craving foods that feel familiar and are comforting and cozy meals (especially during this past weekend’s snowstorm!❄️🥶).
There’s something about the grilled cheese sandwich and bowl of tomato soup that I remember from childhood that feels especially right this time of year. These are the kinds of foods tied to memories and moments when life felt …
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Happy New Year!
Each year seems to fly by so fast, do you feel that way too?
Many people start the new year with a few resolutions, or goals as I prefer to call them. But let’s be honest, by February, many of those goals end up somewhere in the background and that’s okay. The new year doesn’t have to come with a long list of resolutions/goals. It …
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National Gingerbread House Day is a fun, unofficial holiday celebrated annually on December 12th. It’s dedicated to baking, decorating, and creating gingerbread houses. It’s a festive way to slow down, get creative, and savor a little holiday sweetness.
For many, there’s something special about sitting down with a blank gingerbread canvas and a bowl of colorful sweets, ready to build a house made of sugar and imagination. Whether …
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The cold weather is upon us and before we know it, it will officially be the winter season. There’s something about the cold air that sends us searching for warmth wherever we can find it. The season, in its own way, reminds us to slow down, savor the rich aromas, and reconnect with the spices that warm us from the inside out – cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and nutmeg, …
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Happy Turkey Week! When you think about Thanksgiving, what comes to mind: food, football, family, or something else? The second-largest food holiday of the year is also unique in that millions of Americans eat a very similar meal all on the very same day.
A Thanksgiving menu typically includes traditional holiday food like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. However, the celebration can vary …
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Have you started your holiday shopping yet… or are you still pretending it’s not quite that time of year? (Like I am, ha!) No judgment either way—this season sneaks up on all of us. It’s amazing how fast the year flies by, isn’t it? Whether you’re the type who finished your list back in October or someone who thrives on the thrill of last-minute gift hunting, the holidays …
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We asked our panel members to tell us how they really feel about fall—and they delivered! From cozy traditions and go-to seasonal buys to scent associations (yes, cinnamon dominated!) and how shorter days affect their mood, this survey covers all the autumnal vibes.
So grab your favorite fall drink, pull on a sweater, and take a scroll through what makes this season so special to our panelists. Whether …
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Since this week we’re celebrating both Halloween and National Cat Day, it’s the perfect time to talk about Halloween costumes for pets!
Do you dress up your pets for the holidays? I sometimes try—but my pets aren’t exactly fans of wearing costumes! Still, including our furry (and not-so-furry) friends in holiday fun is becoming more and more popular—and it’s big business, too.
Happy Halloween week! Halloween is one of my family’s most anticipated holidays — a time for costumes, creativity, and, of course, treats. My kids have always loved dressing up in costume, and, well… so do I!
For many families, trick-or-treating is the highlight of the season, and candy aisles across the country transform into a colorful display each October. But how did this beloved tradition begin, and how …
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Sunday, October 26th, is National Pumpkin Day! Have you bought any pumpkins yet?
Not only do pumpkins make great fall and Halloween decorations, they also contribute to a variety of tasty recipes! A pumpkin is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense winter squash rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. A pumpkin is actually a fruit since it contains seeds; although nutritionally it’s more like a vegetable than a fruit. Beyond its …
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