Food Bites & Articles
Tutorial: Homemade Popcorn Garland
Ever wondered how they used to make that classic popcorn garland that was strung around trees? Well, we did - so we decided to try it and it’s super easy. While it takes a bit of time, just pop in...
Best Christmas Movies to Watch this Holiday Season
Grab the hot cocoa, popcorn, comfy PJs and snuggly blankets and curl up together by the TV to watch these Christmas movies that will absolutely put you in the holiday spirit! 1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Who to...
7 Warm-Ya-Up Hot Chocolate Recipes
Pop in a movie, snuggle up by the fire and grab a delicious cup of one of these hot cocoas for the perfect winter evening!
How to Throw the Ultimate Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Grab your ugly sweaters and get ready to throw the ultimate ugly Christmas sweater party. From the decor to the food to the games, here’s your guide to make your shindig the one to remember!1. Send Out InvitesWhether you send...
The History of the Christmas Tree
Nothing says Christmas like a big tree strung with lights—but do you know where the tradition of Christmas trees started? Why is it considered a holiday ritual to chop down or buy a tree and decorate it for the season?...
How to Make a Graham Cracker Gingerbread House
Looking for a holiday activity the entire family can do together? Make a gingerbread house! Stores do sell kits, but have you seen how much those cost? You can easily make one at home with ingredients you probably have in...
Tasty Homemade Gifts to Give This Christmas
Something I love to do each holiday season is to give homemade gifts. Not only is it economical and tasty, but it's special for the recipient. Who doesn't love to receive a gift made with love?"Cranberries, apples, and oranges -...
8 Tips to Host a Festive Christmas Party
So you're hosting the Christmas party this year...whether it is for family or friends or co-workers, here are 8 tips to help you host a successful Christmas party! 1. Ask yourself some questions: Is there a theme? While it’s not...
Rockefeller Christmas Tree Tradition
One of the most well-known and famous Christmas trees in the United States is the one resurrected each year in the Rockefeller Center. The Rockefeller Christmas tree tradition was said to have started in 1931 when workers placed a tree...
13 Elf on the Shelf Ideas
24 days is a long time to be creative, so here are some ideas to help inspire your Elf on the Shelf shenanigans this Christmas!1. Ziplining across the room Tie up some string across a well-traveled room and have your...
Pinterest Pass or Fail: Melting Snowman Cookies
Pinterest is a magical place. It's a land where every recipe and craft turn out perfect and photograph impeccably (insert eyes rolling). While there are a lot of Pinterest success stories, there are a few Pinterest Fail's too. In the...
8 Ways to Jazz Up Basic Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is a great treat in the winter. Chocolate, milk and a bit of whipped cream on top, it always seems to evoke a smile. We've come up with a few ways you can jazz up your basic bag...
Celebrating Christmas Around the World
Want to learn about different cultures and how they celebrate Christmas? Maybe, try implementing some of these fun traditions from around the world! ArgentinaDecorate your home with globos (floating lanterns) which fill the warm summer sky on Christmas Eve after midnight. AustraliaSend Christmas...
How to Decorate Cookies With Royal Icing
Step up your Christmas cookie decorating this year with royal icing. It's the secret bakeries use to decorate their cookies so beautifully. Besides making them look pretty, royal icing actually helps to keep cookies fresh by sealing in their moisture....
How to Make Royal Icing
Ever see those beautiful, perfectly decorated sugar cookies and wonder how they were made? Or want to create a gingerbread house from scratch rather than purchasing an expensive one? The key to making both of these is royal icing.Made from...
World Food Championships 2016 Recap
We may have been at the beach for the World Food Championships, but there was no relaxing going on. Our Just A Pinch cooks were on fire!Day 1: DessertThe competition kicked off with Desserts and crepes were on the menu....
Sweet Cookies for the Holiday Season
Take out the flour, check the sugar and leave the butter on the counter to soften, it's Christmas cookie season! This is one of my happiest times of the year. Besides loving Christmas cookies, I enjoy the smiles on the...
How to Work Off Thanksgiving Dinner
You ate until your button popped...now what? Here are 4 exercises to help you burn the Thanksgiving feast!1. SquatsAll that bread that went to your bum? Burn it with squats! Check out these 12 squat variations to keep things interesting...