As Thanksgiving approaches new cooks often begin to quake in their shoes when they think about preparing a large meal for the whole family. Many times the guest list can include any number of relatives and friends. What they don’t understand is that preplanning can take away much of the stress of preparing their first Thanksgiving dinner menu. With these tips a new cook can prepare a full holiday meal. Read more »

Decorating sugar cookies provides children hours of fun during the Christmas holidays. The variety of sizes and shapes of the cookie cutters activates the imagination, allowing everyone to express their own creative style. Read more »

The end of summer is here and you want to have a last pool party or barbecue before the weather turns cooler. But, you need to come up with some great ideas for your Labor Day picnic so that the summer will go out with a bang. Read more »

While most people may associate a roast turkey with an opulent feast, it is actually a healthy food when prepared well. Here are some ways that turkey is a healthy holiday superfood, and how to prepare it to get the most health benefits out of it. Read more »