Hogmanay celebrations are bigger than Christmas in Scotland. It is also known as Cake Day, and baking cakes for children is an old tradition. The tradition of the First Footer is important to the luck of the household. The first person to cross the threshold is the “first footer”, and they foretell the year to …
Want a delicious dairy-free but still incredibly indulgent eggnog? Try this historic recipe from the 19th century using coconut milk that appears in my cookbook, Mrs. Claus Cooks for Holiday Entertaining! Coconut Egg Nog Egg nog is a favorite for the holidays, but it can be so heavy! For a dairy-free option, using coconut …
Creamy butternut squash roasted with maple syrup, paired with nutty wild rice and tart cranberries makes for a delicious gluten free, vegetarian, even vegan side dish. The serving suggestion makes portion control easy for a large group, although you may want to make more than one per person! Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Wild Rice …
You may look at millet and think, “That looks like birdseed!”, and you would be right. Birds love millet and it is found in all sorts of birdseed blends. But it is also a really tasty seed for us to incorporate into our diets. Millet is rich in B17 which should be a part of …
Are you heading off to a con soon? With A Con-Goers’ Survival Guide, Chef Christy gives you a plan of action to take care of your health and party needs for a successful convention experience!
Planning A Themed Meal When you decide to put together an event or a meal based around a theme, there are a few steps to follow that will help you find the right balance between your budget and your ideas! • Start Simple – Feast goers will be much more impressed with simple food done …
It is a beautiful Spring morning, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming – and we’re covered in yellow dust here in Atlanta as we are in full-on Pollen Season. This past weekend was a holiday for lots and lots of people. Whether you were celebrating Easter, Passover, Oestra, or just getting in some …
What better way to celebrate the Irish in all of us than with a cooking class based on some Irish favorites? Saturday I taught at the Cook’s Warehouse in Decatur for the first time, my “Profiles in Flavor – Ireland” class. A great time was had by all, and the food was pronounced delicious all …
Looking for an easy way to impress your Valentine this year? Try making some custom-made Chocolate Bark for a personalized gift that is fantastic! Start with a high quality dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains the alkaloid theobromine which is very similar to caffeine, and a compound called phenylethylamine, an endorphin released in the brain …