
When the holidays leave you short on time and high on stress, entertaining can be daunting. With the right ingredients and a little planning, you can reduce the work load and free up time to spend with loved ones. Start with a tip from smart Italians – when they entertain at home, their guests are [...]
Feb 18 2012 | Posted in
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A new survey from The Dannon Company, conducted by StrategyOne, reveals that Americans are making health-conscious decisions about the foods they eat, with six in 10 saying they have made food purchases driven by health concerns. In particular, 43 percent say they have purchased a food to help their digestive system. “While this finding reveals [...]
Feb 12 2012 | Posted in
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As holidays line up and families draw together, the age-old question is how to make these special gatherings unforgettable for all. The answer is so simple, we often don’t realize how truly powerful it is: food. With almost magical attraction, food creates treasured family moments around tables laden with everything from festive nibbles to traditional [...]
Feb 6 2012 | Posted in
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Whether entertaining throughout the season or inviting your closest friends and family over for an evening of fun, every host strives to impress their guests. But sometimes the stress and steep costs of shopping, cooking and entertaining can derail plans of being the hostess with the mostess. This year, use a few simple tips and [...]
Jan 31 2012 | Posted in
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As you prepare to stock up for the busy holiday season, remember to put a case of the funnies at the top of your list to keep you going all season long. With 46 million parties planned this holiday season, preparation and a sense of humor are key. With a few simple steps you can [...]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
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‘Tis the season for delicious treats and festive gatherings. The fun of baking, sharing recipes and getting together for holiday parties, such as a cookie exchange, are what make the season extra special. Inspired by their more than 40 years of collective baking and entertaining experience, Hershey’s Kitchens Linda Stahl and Betty Crocker Kitchens Kristen [...]
Jan 19 2012 | Posted in
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What’s the first thing kids are looking for when they get home from school? More times than not, it’s a snack – and a recent survey shows that moms are more than happy to oblige their children; 90 percent of them think it’s important to give their kids a snack between lunch and dinner. However, [...]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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With mom’s and dad’s work schedules running up against after school activities and homework time, the opportunities to share delicious meals are fewer and further between than ever before. If your family is crunched for time, relying on the same old dinnertime standards can become a habit. However, it might be easier than you think [...]
Jan 7 2012 | Posted in
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When you open your home to family and friends this holiday season, you want to give your guests the best impression possible. But, it’s likely that you might not have everything that you need to accommodate your visitors. Hosting a large gathering is not something you do every day, so many of the necessary items [...]
Jan 1 2012 | Posted in
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Keeping the season fun and festive at work can take on a lot of different forms. Staples.com recently surveyed close to 400 people through social media to find out what was going in their office this holiday season. Here’s what people found to be the most important to them this year: Snacks are a must [...]
Dec 26 2011 | Posted in
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