Thanksgiving is just over a week away – are you prepared?  I’ll admit – I’ve never had to make a turkey before because I have such wonderful family that makes the turkey.  But I’ve been tempted to make one at home – just so that I have lots of leftovers!!

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A few weeks ago on my Facebook page, I asked “apple or pumpkin”?  I have to admit that I was surprised by the winner – pumpkin.  I really thought apple would win it!!  But when it comes to my decision – I have to say I’m split right down the middle.  I love them both!

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Here’s a little tip for creating a happier Thanksgiving holiday for all…it worked so well for our family last year that we’re making it an official tradition!

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I’ll admit it – I’m a total sucker for holiday candy.  The minute it hits the shelves, I know I’m going to be drawn to it and want to fill my cart!  So needless to say, we usually have an abundance of candy around the house come Halloween.  Add in the candy that I’m sure my daughter will score when she goes out trick-or-treating this weekend – it’s going to be a sugar high waiting to happen!!  But a great way to switch things up a bit is to throw some of that candy into this chocolate bark! Continue reading “celebrate: halloween candy bark” »

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I wanted to make my mother’s red velvet cake for Independence day, adding fresh blueberries on top made it quite the patriotic dessert.  I also wanted to find a natural substitution for the red dye traditionally used to give the cake it’s blush hue, and I found it. The almost walnut sized deep red beets that I bought at the farmer’s market made this cake beautifully rosy. And whad’ya know, beets are in season! Be sure to stop by your local farmer’s market and pick up some small, homegrown beets to bake this cake; or better yet pick them from your own garden! Be sure to use the entire plant by adding the green tops to a fresh salad.

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Choosing a gourmet cheese can be very overwhelming if you’re just beginning to indulge in this delicious genre of food.  It can even be overwhelming if you’re not a beginner and are simply faced with a large selection!  I’ve made it easy for you to choose some definite crowd-pleasers for the next cheese plate you create by spelling out some of my all-time favorites.  You won’t want to miss these tips!

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One day doesn’t seem to be enough to celebrate the universal day of love, so we decided that we would start a bit early with our special edition Valentines Day strawberries. Nothing says Happy Valentines week to your employees, customers, family, or that special someone like strawberries covered in our fine chocolate complimented with red and pink flair.

Place your order at Zupas as early as February 8th for only $11.99 per dozen, or call and pre-order today!

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How do you start your new year?  Did you know that all over the world, different people eat certain foods on New Year’s day to bring luck throughout the year?  Here are a few ideas if you are looking for a little more prosperity for 2010! Continue reading “celebrate: new years day” »

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This is what Santa ate at our home, along with a few of our neighbors. They taste just as a Christmas cookie should, with the perfect amount of spice and good cheer. I especially like that anise is used, it is a little known spice that is wonderful to use in baking sweet treats. These particular “pepper nut” cookies were coated in vanilla sugar, adding a sweet twist to the original. Continue reading “recipe: pfeffernusse cookies” »

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My father is from the Brittany region of France, where crepes where born.  So, every year as long as I can remember, for Christmas Day dinner we have these amazing dinner crepes with our meal!

For those of you who thought crepes were only for dessert, you are in for a great surprise!  The creamy ham, mushroom, and swiss filling is perfect!  Maybe it will become a favorite holiday dish for you too!

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