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Baked Brie with Pecans and Cranberry Orange Chutney

Recipe for Baked Brie with Pecans and Cranberry Orange Chutney

’Tis the season for sweet and savory favorites – from the mouthwatering desserts you crave each year to starters and snacks that hold over hungry guests. Elevate your holiday entertaining with the right combination of appetizers, main courses, sides, sweets and beyond that … read more

Hanukkah

Celebrating Hanukkah

When people think of the holiday season, Christmas or New Year may come to mind. Many overlook the glorious holiday of Hanukkah — but this holiday is “not a substitute for Christmas,” says a local resident who has researched Hanukkah. “It’s a joyous … read more

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Cornish Game Hen

Recipe for Cornish Game Hen with Kale Sweet Potato Salad

With the festive season arriving, bring together family and friends for a delicious feast you can feel good about serving. One standout recipe is this Cornish Game Hen with Kale Sweet Potato Salad that pairs fresh, leafy kale with roasted sweet potatoes and … read more

Figgy pudding ready for flaming
Barb's Open Kitchen

Figgy Pudding

“Oh bring us some figgy pudding, and bring it right here!” Those familiar with the ancient traditional Christmas song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” will recognize the second verse asking for figgy pudding. What is figgy pudding, and why is it included … read more

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bourbon pecan pie

Recipe for Bourbon Bacon Pecan Pie

When Thanksgiving hosts and their guests ponder must-have desserts, one of the most common favorites is an oh-so-delicious pie. More specifically, with nearly endless possibilities and its familiar festive flavor, pecan pie is one of America’s most beloved holiday treats. When it comes … read more

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cranberry popovers

Recipe for Popovers with Cranberry Butter

Creating memorable moments and special meals with friends and family during the holiday season doesn’t have to be overwhelming. While these festivities are often a favorite moment each year, the planning and preparation can be a bear for hosts. To help take some … read more

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The Immortal, Secret Life of Fruitcake

Late-night talk show hosts Johnny Carson and Jay Leno called it the worst Christmas gift ever. NASA thought it was good enough for astronauts. Emily Dickinson packed it with half a pint of brandy (and 19 eggs) and gifted it to her delighted … read more

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Community Matters

Sharing a Sense of Belonging at Our Holiday Tables

Our small acts of hospitality really do matter

In the Pacific Northwest, November holds the place between the radiant golden hues of fall and the wet gray scale of winter. With it comes the official entry to the year-end holiday season and its annual themes of gratitude and generosity. Nostalgia arrives … read more

Bixby + Pine
Bixby + Pine

Magical Wedding Planning

Ash, Tay and Jordan, creators of Bixby + Pine wedding planning, started their business from the seed of their friendship. Sisters Tay and Jordan met Ash early in life. “We met when we were in second and third grades at my grandparents’ day … read more

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