Food Bites & Articles
Healthy, Flavorful Recipes for the New Year
The holiday season is a time for indulgence... and, oh boy, did I indulge. I don't regret the pieces of cake and all the cookies, but it's time to reset my eating habits. Eating healthier, though, doesn't mean I have...
History of the Rose Parade
"In New York, people are buried in snow," announced Professor Charles F. Holder at a Valley Hunt Club meeting in Pasadena, CA in the late 1880’s. "Here our flowers are blooming, and our oranges are about to bear. Let's hold...
Lucky New Year Food Recipes
It seems the older I get, the faster time flies. Weren't we just talking about our resolutions for 2017? Well, it's that time again and I'm going to bring in the New Year with some recipes that are guaranteed to...
14 Easy to Make Appetizers for Christmas
When preparing Christmas dinner, don't forget to plan for a few appetizers. They're great to keep guests satisfied while you finish preparing the meal. Here are 14 easy to make appetizer recipes that'll kick-off a tasty Christmas.
How to Cut Calories During the Holidays
The holidays are a fun and stressful time that flies by before we know it. We all know that holiday weight gain struggle is real, but it doesn't have to be. You also don't need to stress about not eating...
Delicious Christmas Breakfast Ideas
After Santa's delivered his goodies and all the gifts are unwrapped, I like to make a delicious breakfast for my family. Some years I go all out and prepare something decadent. Other times, it's a smaller breakfast but enough to...
Origins of Christmas Carols We Love
From shopping at the mall to stations on the radio to carolers around the neighborhood, during the holiday season, Christmas carols can be heard everywhere. When you hear Silent Night, Deck The Halls or even All I Want for Christmas...
15 Easy Desserts to Bring
In charge of bringing a delicious dessert to your next get-together? Here are some delicious and easy dessert recipes that anyone can make and everyone will love!
Pinterest Pass or Fail: Christmas Tree Brownies
If you're looking for an adorable and easy Christmas dessert, look no further than these Easy Christmas Tree Brownies from Debbie at One Little Project At A Time. They are simple to make and the kids can help too. We'll...
Pinterest Pass or Fail: Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft
Next up in our Pinterest Pass or Fail series is this adorable Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft from Hungry Happenings. In the Test Kitchen, we love a salty and sweet treat, so these sounded yummy (and they were adorable). But would...
8 Recipes for a Festive Hanukkah
Get out the gelt and light the menorah. It's time to celebrate Hanukkah!
Easy Christmas Side Dish Recipes
One of the easiest ways to add something to a holiday meal is to amp up the side dishes. Ham, roast beef and turkey are traditional main courses. And for sides, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole is the norm....
8 Festive Foods for Hanukkah
Potato Latkes and DoughnutsFried foods such as potato latkes and doughnuts represent the miracle of the untainted olive oil that burned for eight days. After the Jewish rebels defeated the occupying forces, they set about rededicating the holy temple in...
13 Crock Pot Christmas Recipes
Save space in your oven with these easy Christmas crock pot recipes. From the main course to dessert, check out these slow cooker Christmas recipes!
10 Christmas Treats for a Festive Dessert Table
There's always room for dessert... especially when it's Christmas themed. We gathered our favorite adorable (and fairly easy) treats that'll make your dessert table even more festive.Click Here for Recipe: Peppermint Oreo TrufflesClick Here for Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas...
Easy Christmas Cookies for A Fantastic Cookie Tray
During your next grocery haul, make sure to stock up on sugar, flour, and butter... it's cookie making time! A festive tradition in many households is making Christmas cookies. It's an activity the family can do together and the rewards...
Homemade Hostess Gifts for the Holidays
It's party season! Seems, for me, every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas I'm attending some sort of holiday party. Wherever I go, I like to bring a small homemade gift for the host. "I have bought cashew butter at the...
What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean
Have you ever noticed that food expiration dates are worded differently on products? The wording makes a big difference and typically does not indicate safety. The different text has various meanings but doesn't mean you should automatically throw away the...
16 Homemade Biscuits and Gravy Recipes
Who doesn’t love flaky, delicious and slobber-worthy biscuits and gravy recipes? We certainly drool over them. Make these homemade biscuit and gravy recipes right in your own kitchen and enjoy them in the comfort of your own home. Biscuits and...