The Mediterranean way for healthy holiday parties
A holiday season guide to Mediterranean eating and living. Emphasizes olive oil beans yogurt fish and vegetables, plus socializing and movement like dancing as core elements. Presents Mediterranean as a lifestyle not a diet and a heart brain waistline friendly choice for festive gatherings.
Quick Mediterranean appetizers for a holiday party
A compact guide to grab and go Mediterranean bites including marinated olives mixed nuts shrimp with cocktail sauce smoked salmon on toast dill topping cheese cubes with crackers sliced vegetables and hummus assorted grapes and colorful fruit kabobs with yogurt dip.
Baked Pasta with Sausage Tomatoes and Cheese Recipe
A Facebook inspired recipe for Ziti with turkey Italian sausage basil tomatoes and Italian cheeses. The writer shops after Zumba class and cooks a simple one pot pasta dish serving as make ahead meals for family.
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Thanksgiving Night Out Sparks Family Dining Tradition
A home cook explains choosing to dine out on Thanksgiving to spare her husband who runs a busy restaurant. She dislikes typical delis and favors meals where everyone selects dishes, noting her plans to bake pies at home afterward and host dessert and gift exchange.
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Wine shopping tips for last minute holiday selections
A reader guides quick help for timely wine purchases at specialty shops or grocers. It advises consulting experienced staff, noting shelves may be sparse, and suggests budget friendly bets like Zardetto Prosecco at 15 dollars and Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs at 35 dollars to please family and friends.
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Heidelberg
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