Hors d’oeuvres for all
You’re planning a cocktail party for 30 friends. Five are vegetarians, six are eating gluten-free and two are allergic to peanuts and eggs.
Moussaka, a layered eggplant casserole, is traditional fare at every Greek taverna.
Traditional potato latkes are a widely loved staple of the yearly Hanukkah feast. And what’s not to love about hamburger-size hash browns topped with sour cream?
Everyone knows — or at least every Jew knows — the story of Hanukkah’s origins, the story of how just a tiny amount of oil miraculously burned for eight days. And they know that, in the spirit of that story, Hanukkah is celebrated in part by eating foods fried in oil, such as latkes and doughnuts.
We’re now past the gimmicky shopping “events” (Black Friday, etc.) and into the serious Christmas shopping season.
Short of any family drama, the biggest dilemma most of us face at the holiday table revolves around dessert. Specifically: Which pie do I choose? (Or, rather: Why do I get to try only one?)
Port Steilacoom Distillery is a micro distillery started by spirits enthusiasts who will keep their day jobs working in health care. They’ll operate their tasting room in downtown Steilacoom on Wednesdays through Sundays.
For someone who has enjoyed tremendous success as one of America’s top winemakers, Chris Camarda’s proudest moment as owner of Andrew Will is surprisingly simple.
Mushrooms, onion and a hint of maple syrup add a crisp fall flavor to sliders. Using a microwave shortens the timing for this dinner and saves washing extra pots.
The idea came together in a flash. Someone mentioned quick breads, and everybody jumped on the bandwagon.
Even if you avoid baking all year long, there’s a very good chance that the allure of the holidays will seduce you into having a go at a batch of cookies.
Remember Pop-Tarts? If you recall those ubiquitous, jam-filled, cardboard-textured relics of childhood, they’ve likely left a bad taste in your mouth.
It’s no secret that liquor is a simple solution to holiday gift-giving. You don’t see a lot of people lining up Dec. 26 to return bottles of 12-year-old Scotch. And what better way to embrace the spirit of giving than by giving a spirit?
Northwest Wine Nobody wants to drive drunk. Nobody wants to endanger the lives of others or themselves by getting behind the wheel after having a few too many. Nobody wants to lose their license, go to jail or be fired from their jobs.
You can keep your decorated, stained glass, death-by-chocolate, triple-dunked biscotti bombs, or whatever this holiday season’s must-bake cookie will be.
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