Cranberries are one of Nature’s many gifts. The plants seem never to die, the gorgeous red fruit can be eaten in many forms, and they provide many health benefits. Traditional with Thanksgiving dinner as a jellied sauce, cranberries can be eaten fresh, frozen, dried, or even juiced. They appear in both savory and sweet dishes,…
With Easter comes candy, most notably the jelly bean. Available in a variety of colors and flavors, regular and gourmet versions, these small treats appear in Easter baskets, party favors, and in candy dishes worldwide.
Sometimes you need a night out, or perhaps a night in. For the latter, plan a Spa Night celebration. Relax, refresh, and renew your body, mind, and soul with a cup of your favorite tea, a calming mineral bath, and special treatments for face, hands, and feet. Sounds heavenly? Now consider sharing this with friends…
Feeling a bit crafty during this holiday season? Want to put your personal touch on some easy, inexpensive decorative items? Trying to find a non-messy craft for the children? Look no further: felt is the material for you. Felt, made from fibers matted together, has been used functionally and decoratively since as early as the…
Plan to do a little decorating for Halloween? Perhaps you’re even having a costume party for this spooky holiday? As with most decorating schemes and party themes, keep in mind that less is more. Instead of searching for your “same ol’” decorations, pick your favorite Halloween character – pumpkin, ghost, spider, scarecrow, bat- and focus…
If you like to do a little decorating for Halloween, but don’t want things to get too scary, try these cute ghosts. There are many easy, inexpensive ways to add ghosts to your porch, table centerpiece, and cookie jar. Ghostly Treats 12 peanut-shaped, peanut butter cookies 8 ounces white candy coating mini chocolate chips Melt…
Chocolate is everywhere – thank goodness! We have many decadent choices available in the form of truffles and specialty desserts. Sometimes a simple chocolate sheet cake is all it takes to satisfy a craving and provide a little comfort. This recipe doesn’t require any fancy ingredients, is quick to make, and can serve a crowd….
Motion pictures have transformed the world of entertainment over the past 100 years. Stories told on the big screen in two hours’ time have taken us to new places, taught us life lessons, made us think and feel, and most importantly, helped us laugh. This larger than life medium dominates the world of acting and…
Weddings are full of traditions – religious, cultural, family, and even national traditions. These customs include clothing for bride and groom, what is said at the wedding, and, of course, the food for the wedding feast. The most common food traditions for weddings include sweets. The Ancient Romans, though they were without sugar, made a…
March is National Craft Month. To expand your idea of what “craft” means, visit the Renwick Gallery, a division of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Exhibiting the finest work in American craft, this gallery houses stunning works of true craftsmen and craftswomen. History of the Renwick Gallery The Renwick Gallery building was constructed in 1858…