Make an easy holiday treat

#MiddleburyCT #HolidayTreat Here’s a quick and easy recipe for an inexpensive yet alarmingly addictive holiday treat. Who would think four simple ingredients could produce a scrumptious ... Continue Reading →

How to make the best latkes for Hanukkah

#MiddleburyCT #Hanukkah #Latkes Beginning at sunset Sunday, Dec. 18, the Festival of Lights begins. The eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah, is celebrated by ... Continue Reading →

Easygoing spice blend is great for goodies and gifting

#MiddleburyCT #GingerbreadSpiceBlend Here’s a quick recipe for easy homemade gingerbread spice mix, the perfect addition to your holiday repertoire. If pumpkin spice is the flavor ... Continue Reading →

Hot cocoa boards a favorite holiday trend

#MiddleburyCT #HotChocolate You’re familiar with charcuterie or cheese boards, right? Well, it’s time for brie and crackers to step aside, because beautiful hot chocolate ... Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving fails have easy fixes

#MiddleburyCT #ThanksgivingFails Making the Thanksgiving meal can be stressful because there are many things that can go wrong. So here are fixes to the most common fails. But first, ... Continue Reading →

Cranberry and orange, the delectable holiday duo

#MiddleburyCT #Cranberry I jokingly call this time of year “pumpkin flavored everything time.” Yet, in the shadow of the squash is the equally endearing cranberry. While cranberry ... Continue Reading →

Pumpkin gives bread pudding a seasonal twist

#Middlebury #PumpkinBreadPudding In a season traditionally overflowing with good things to eat, let’s add another entry to the dessert table, shall we? I’m talking about ... Continue Reading →

It’s time for make-ahead meals for the holidays

#Middlebury Have you ever wished the dinner fairy would appear with an effortless dinner for your family? I sure have, usually at 8 o’clock in the evening, dying of hunger, with ... Continue Reading →

Meringue ghost cookies so easy it’s scary

#Middlebury #Halloween #GhostCookies #Meringue Meringue is a light, airy and beautifully sweet French dessert made from stiffly whipped egg whites and sugar. Many people think it’s ... Continue Reading →

Who is ready for pumpkin spice whoopie pies? Everyone!

#Middlebury # Nestled snugly between “everything BBQ-flavored time” and “everything peppermint-flavored time” we have my personal favorite: “everything pumpkin-spice-flavored ... Continue Reading →