Posts in category 'Food'

Between managing work, school drop-offs, and an endless to-do list, figuring out what's for dinner can feel like a daily challenge. Meal planning for busy households is the ultimate solution to this common problem.

Spending just a little time organizing your week ahead can reclaim hours of your time, cut down on grocery waste and lower your evening stress. Best of all, it doesn't require culinary mastery to work. A few simple adjustments to your routine will help you spend less time hovering over the stove and more time enjoying the meals.

Build Around Your Real Calendar

The most effective strategies adapt to your actual lifestyle, not an idealized version of it. Before you even touch a grocery list, look at your household calendar. If Tuesdays are packed with sports or Thursdays involve late meetings, those are not the nights t...

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With summertime and milder weather in full swing, it's the perfect time for a backyard BBQ. For homeowners, it's also an opportunity to not only showcase your property, but to fully enjoy the outdoors and neighborhood you call home. With the right theme and a little planning, your at-home BBQ can feel less like a casual cookout and more like a thoughtfully designed event.

Start With a Clear Theme

A theme sets the tone for everything, from the menu to the décor. It doesn't need to be over the top: The "classic summer BBQ" works just as well as something more specific like a coastal seafood boil or a Southern-style cookout. The key is consistency. When your food, music and setup all align, the experience feels intentional and elevated.

Design Your Space for Flow

A successful summertime party isn't just about what you serve; it's about how guests move through the space. Create clear zones for cooki...

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Show Your Love with Sugar Cookies

Be a hero this Valentine's Day by making some incredible sugar cookies from a family recipe shared by Kristina Case, a designer on our marketing team. Whether you want something for your sweetheart, your entire family, or your child's class at school, these will hit the mark.

An important thing to remember before you start: let the butter soften to room temperature. This is key. Don't try to soften it in the microwave or use it fresh out of the fridge.

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

1 c. butter softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 ½ c flour
2 TBL orange juice
1 TBL vanilla
1 tsp baking powder

Beat sugar and butter until fluffy, add egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and orange juice.  Beat well until mixed. Put dough i...

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Really!

Believe it or not, fruitcake is a well-loved dessert known throughout the world. It is only in the United States that this cake is the butt of jokes, probably because they were, at one time, mass-produced for mail order and tended to be dry and of questionable age. Some say the ridicule can be traced to Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, but research shows "fruitcake trashing" occurred much earlier in the 20th century.

Though celebrated by some as the delicious tradition it is intended to be (National Fruitcake Day is December 27), others applaud this dense loaf laced with fruit and nuts only when it is flying through the air on

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BEST-EVER PUMPKIN SOUP 

'Tis the season to warm your body and soul with hearty comfort foods. Nothing says autumn more than a pot of wonderful, homemade soup simmering on the stove. Give this seasonal favorite a try. Pumpkin isn't just for lattes!  We think you're bound to love this soup. 

INGREDIENTS 

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp. freshly ground ginger
• ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

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