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When we think of mince meat pie for Christmas Dinner, chances are we're really thinking of mock mince meat pie, as in a medley of chopped apples, raisins, orange zest, apple and orange juices. However, the original was made of- guess what- meat! Here is one recipe for a traditional , real mince meat pie: […]

Dear Nell,     Any suggestions for a PALEO version of a tradition in my family- the notorious Green Bean Casserole on the Christmas Dinner Table? Thanks, Betsy in Indianapolis I've heard of this, but I had to know more.  I did a google search to find out what actually goes into this dish that […]

With these three holiday favourites at our disposal to use any way we like, we can concoct numerous tasty treats without going off track. -Slice pears, toss with lemon to prevent discolouration due to oxidation, sprinkle with nutmeg and top with freshly toasted pecans. -Bake pumpkin in water, puree, mix in some real vanilla extract, […]

Fond memories of playing in the snow as a kid, and running in from the cold to enjoy a cup of homemade hot cocoa are amongst those at the top of my Christmas Nostalgia list! Perhaps you have little ones who're out sleigh riding and you'd like to offer them a special holiday treat, but […]

  While unfamiliar to me at first, starting the dinner with a first course of 'prawns' is a mainstay in my husband's family in England, including on Christmas Day. Keep in mind, when he says 'prawn' it's what I'd call 'shrimp'.  Important to clarify as I once forgot to do so when planning a meal for a client, to which […]

I must admit that, aside from being part of the lyrics in a classic Christmas Carol, I don't know that i've ever hear of 'Figgy Pudding'.  While being married to a Brit has certainly introduced me to all sorts of vernacular particular to that side of the pond, and I'm aware of what 'pudding' is […]

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