Food And Beverage

If you’re like most people, your first thoughts of holiday entertaining are happy thoughts – you see yourself as the perfect host, looking relaxed as you and your friends toast each others’ health and nibble on homemade appetizers while enjoying your beautiful holiday decor.

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A cookie can be more than your average treat this holiday season. Outdo yourself and step outside your comfort zone with delicious detours and tasty twists on some favorite holiday baked goods.

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Break out the crafting supplies, hit up a vintage shop or venture online to gather an inspired collection of packaging materials. With a few simple tips, you can create a memorable presentation worthy of the sweet, buttery goodness inside.

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With just a few hours to go before the arrival of the first guest to the holiday soiree, you find yourself in a time crunch. You were busy with shopping, gift wrapping and cleaning the house and now are left with little time to prepare all homemade dishes for the guests.

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Many of us feel stressed and hurried at a time of year when we should – in theory – be enjoying ourselves and spending time with those we love. We crave the simpler, slower holiday seasons we recall from childhood, when Mom and Grandma both entertained with style, grace and good food.

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Holiday meals are special times to bring the family together and entertain loved ones. While entertaining during the holidays is enjoyable, it requires meal planning and a lot of time in the kitchen – especially when hosting a large group.

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There’s no debating the nutritional benefits and taste appeal of fresh fruit. But the arrival of winter can mean health-conscious families face a fruit dilemma. Do you pay high prices for imported or hothouse fruit that may not be as flavorful as fruit grown in season?

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Today, home cooks are often more like chefs. They have access to a world of rare ingredients, wherever they live, thanks to the Internet, and they can equip their kitchen with professional-grade equipment that allows them to turn out perfectly cooked meals.

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When it comes to foods that inspire love, we’ve heard of all the usual suspects – chocolate, wine, and even strawberries. But there’s another aphrodisiac out there – one that’s easy to prepare, fun to eat, and as near as your local supermarket: mussels.

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Students from Philadelphia’s culinary high schools recently prepared and showcased various dishes to food lovers, friends, and local supporters at the 9th Annual “My Compliments to the Chef” event presented by the Communities In Schools of Philadelphia Culinary and Hospitality program.

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