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Simple and Affordable Edible Holiday Gifts

I know. I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I can’t help myself. When I noticed that my local market was having a sale on fresh cranberries I instantly thought of all of the homemade gifts I could make with them. I plan to stock up on the tart berries and make a few jars worth of Honey Cranberry Butter to give away as holiday gifts. For me holiday gift giving begins this month. After all, who goes to a person’s house on Thanksgiving without taking a hostess gift? The following recipes are some of my favorite edible gifts. … Continue reading →

Healthy Summer Entrees—Cranberry Turkey Burgers and Hearty Chop-Chop Salad

When the mercury is soaring and we’re soaking in sweat the last thing any of us wants to do is stand in a stifling hot kitchen whipping up a three-course meal for our families. Instead, consider waiting until the sun dips lower in the evening sky and prepare a light dinner outdoors. One of my family’s favorite grilled entrees is the classic turkey burger. My preschooler devours this particular recipe and has no clue that it is good for her. In fact, ever since the country went on a health kick a few years back (and more and more people … Continue reading →

Last-Minute EASY Thanksgiving Side Dishes

There are some Thanksgiving dishes you just don’t mess with. Grandma’s pumpkin pie, mom’s mashed potatoes, Aunt Sue’s stuffing, you get the idea. They’re the Thanksgiving staples deeply rooted in family tradition. But, over the years as our family has grown (and new people have joined our clan) we’ve come to incorporate other non-tradiional dishes to the buffet table. If your Thanksgiving menu looks a little slim consider adding these two dishes to your spread. They are super simple to make and you likely have the ingredients in your kitchen right now. What’s more, they make for wonderful leftovers–that is … Continue reading →

Frugal Food: Cranberries Are Cheaper Than Ever!

Now is the time to stock up on cranberries. Late fall to early winter usually brings about the best prices on this holiday berry. And this year we have seen some of the lowest prices on cranberries in a long time. According to a release by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, back in the 1980s and 1990s, the cranberry was going through a big boon. From drinks to snacks, consumers demanded more cranberries than growers could supply. It drove prices way up and caused cranberry farmers to set aside more land to cultivate more cranberries. Well, cranberries bogs take … Continue reading →

Power Foods: Cranberries are more than a Holiday Treat

A researcher at Rutgers University has identified cranberries as one of the key foods that provides great health benefits. Cranberries, a traditional holiday food, are chock full of antioxidants. Antioxidants are key in the protection of your body’s cells against free radicals. The National Institutes of Health research into the cranberry’s effect on the body includes research into yeast infections, heart disease, viral infections, stroke, cancer and more. According to their studies, they have discovered that: Drinking cranberry juice helps block urinary tract infections by binding up bacteria to prevent it’s ability to adhere to cell walls A compound inside … Continue reading →