Have budget, will still party
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008, by Jennifer Waters
MarketWatch (MCT) - Ten ways to entertain well at home without the extravagance CHICAGO _ A nasty economy has a way of putting a damper on spending but it doesn't have to completely squash the spirit of holiday entertaining.
Given the tumult of the markets, the credit crunch and the growing list ...
Katie Brown celebrates an expanding empire
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008, by Sharon Thompson
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - If you've ever watched Katie Brown on PBS and Lifetime, or read one of her cookbooks or columns, you just might be feeling a little insecure _ and rightly so. One day last week, Brown was promoting her newest book and corporate partnership with Meijer, running "Katie ...
Take time and care when making spicy pumpkin soup
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008, by Kerry McCray
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - I don't know how the Iron Chefs do it. They scurry around Kitchen Stadium, breaking down carcasses and turning out multi-course meals in less time than it takes for me to put together my food processor.
I know, they're professional chefs who have been at it for years. ...
Hey, cutie pie! An expert dishes on great crusts
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12/1/2008, by Gwin Grimes
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - Lots of people love pie _ to eat, that is. Not so many love to make it. Pie is made up of multiple components _ crust, filling, topping _ and getting them all to work is hard enough. Getting them to look beautiful can be an even bigger challenge.
That's why we've put ...
Brewing up sass and fizz: Premium root beers bubble with myriad grown-up flavors
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008, by Zak Stambor
Chicago Tribune (MCT) - When celebrity pastry chef Gale Gand lived in England in the early 1990s, the two things she missed most from her native Chicago were Frango mints and root beer. The soft drink, which she associated with childhood summer road trips, was virtually non-existent in the United ...
Plan a great party and skip the leftovers with these party guidelines
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008, by Nicole Paitsel
Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) (MCT) - It was the day after your annual holiday party, and you woke up to the typical scene _ cups and plates laying about and tons of leftovers stuffed in the refrigerator. But there is a way to prepare the correct amount of snacks for this year's party. Sandy ...
Rising to the task: Great loaves are easy when you have the right supplies and ingredients on hand
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008, by Lisa Futterman
Chicago Tribune (MCT) - Baking bread at home can be one of the most soulful, satisfying ways to spend an afternoon _ especially when successes are shared at the dinner or breakfast table, or as gifts for neighbors and family. When riffing with just four basic ingredients _ yeast, water, flour and ...
Best-loved holiday cookies
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - Kick up the holiday cheer this year with a cookie swap. Here are some favorite holiday recipes to start your own swap _ or delectable treats for Santa!
Just set up a few rules: Cookies are brought to the party in separate decorative bags for each person attending, ...
Enjoy the holidays while treading lightly on the planet
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008, by Cynthia Sewell
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - Have you been dreaming of a green Christmas? With a little bit of effort _ maybe much less than you thought _ you and your family can enjoy the holiday and help save the planet at the same time. HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Save money and energy by switching your old strands of ...
Icy hot: Make ice luminarias for the holidays
McClatchy Newspapers
12/1/2008, by Susan Appleget Hurst
Better Homes and Gardens (MCT) - Looking for a seasonal, beautiful and budget-friendly way to greet the holidays? Bright flowers, twigs and berries suspended in sparkling ice make naturally beautiful luminarias. Start with local greenery and cranberries or other items you may have on hand. Add some ...
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