Every year, come December 27, the holiday blues hit our household. Mama is exhausted from all that shopping and cooking. Papa is exhausted from either “A.”: Helping Mama, “B.”: Listening to Mama complain, or “C.”: Both. (In our household it’s “C”.) As far as our kids go, they will undoubtedly burn out on that new [...] [...more]
If you’re anything like me, you most likely over-did it at your big holiday dinner. After all, just because Junior couldn’t finish his pumpkin pie didn’t mean you couldn’t, right? What a shame it would be to see that last piece of ham hit the trash can. And all that cooking in the kitchen? That [...] [...more]
For my closet girlfriends, friendship is the real present every December. As sure as the first snow will fall, we will gather in each others’ kitchens with a steno pad and glass of wine, prepping for our big holiday meal. Like the gifts our children expect from Santa, we busy moms will count on Safeway [...] [...more]
With so much going on this winter season, it’s hard to slow down and enjoy the true spirit of the holidays. Simple traditions like holiday baking can be accomplished with the help of Florida Crystals® 1001 Cookie Mix. This recipe makes 10 cups of base cookie mix. Store in refrigerator [...] [...more]
Take some time out of your busy holiday schedule to enjoy the beautiful sunrise. Better yet, wake up your taste buds with warm slices of this Cranberry Bread. Perfect to serve during the holiday mornings, these special A.M. treats can easily turn into a family tradition. Not only is this Cranberry Bread [...] [...more]
Without fail, my husband and I invite 10 guests for holiday dinner. Without fail, only 5 R.S.V.P.. Without fail, 16 end up at our table. With 11 more chairs to cram around the table, not to mention 11 more mouths ready to cram holiday goodness into their bellies, my husband and I count on Safeway to pull us [...] [...more]
Are you in charge of hosting a holiday party and only have one day to prepare everything? Don’t worry! Instead of spending your entire 24 hours in the kitchen preparing meals, try this quick and delicious Broccoli and Chicken Salad. Since it takes just 15 minutes to make, it leaves you with more [...] [...more]
If you’re feeling frenzied the last few weeks of the year, why not prepare dishes in advance to save on time and energy? Planning your meals ahead during the holidays can ease your stress. For upcoming weekend parties, potlucks, or other social gatherings try this Marinated Broccoli-Tomato Salad. The cheerful colors will brighten up your [...] [...more]
One of my favorite fall fruits is pears. This sweet and juicy fruit is the botanical cousin of apples and can be served raw, baked, or poached. Pears have a delicate floral taste with a soft, juicy flesh that makes it an ideal fruit to add to holiday meals. Try this Pear & Blue Cheese [...] [...more]
Here is a quick salad that you can make during the preparation of your main dish. This salad only takes 10 minutes to prepare and the ingredients can be found right in your refrigerator! Simplicity is the key to this light and satisfying salad which pairs nicely with both meats and poultry. Toss salad greens with [...] [...more]
