Like Santa Claus or candy canes, red and white can fill any kitchen with holiday cheer. While browsing the Yum Market on TeamSugar, I noticed that it was overflowing with deep-red and snowy-white hues. Incorporating this color combination into your kitchen is super easy. You can fill a bowl with candy canes or add a gorgeous cocktail shaker to your home bar. I love this clear and red shaker that jennjennnbubba found. It totally makes me want to whip up white Russians!

To make your holiday a red-and-white one, browse the ideas below.

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Infusing your own vodka is a great way to stock your bar with flavored vodkas for making drinks. You can get creative with the ingredients and make deliciously-potent concoctions. Infused vodka also makes a wonderful gift when paired with a cocktail recipe. — Hostess With the Mostess

My little sister is moving home today. I am so excited that she will be back in my life, that I have been running around getting everything ready. To properly welcome her back, I've picked up the ingredients to make this delicious holiday cocktail. Santa's Martini is a vibrant, red drink made with Chambord, pomegranate-blueberry juice, and fresh lime juice. It's also perfect for toasting in front of the Christmas tree! For the recipe, read more

When Christmas shopping for the couple who was recently married, stay away from items that may have been wedding gifts. Instead, opt for fun and useful accessories for their kitchen. A simple serving tray is always welcome, as is a stylish tablecloth and napkin set. Or give them a cooking-for-two cookbook. They will be able to make delicious meals together for many days to come!

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When we asked for your own gingerbread-house creations, I was surprised by the number of entries. There were 30 of them, and each one is fantastic! If you missed it, we posted the first fifteen entries this morning, but now it's time for the next fifteen! This set covers everything from a beach hut to a concert stage, including a replica Snoopy dog house! To check out the neighborhood, read more

Ask anyone and they'll tell you I'm really just a big kid at heart. Turns out a good portion of you are too. In fact 62 percent of you voted Ratatouille your favorite food film of 2007. While we've had a few disagreements in our Best of 2007 recaps, this is one case where I completely agree with you. Ratatouille is such a fabulously cute film and completely droolworthy. It's hard to believe that the food is not real. Also, I love that an entire generation of children is going to grow up knowing what a sous chef is.

To check out a clip where Remi explains the working of a gourmet chicken, read more

Tonight is the longest and darkest night of the year. Brighten things up with a meal that is fresh, colorful, and spicy. Gorgeous salmon fillets paired with a fragrant salsa makes for a succulent and scrumptious meal. The salmon is rubbed with chili and placed on a bed of zucchini. While this broils in the oven, a chunky salsa of corn and garlic is sauteed on the stove. The entire meal is ready in about twenty minutes and pairs nicely with a crisp white wine. Want the recipe? Please read more

If you have a formal dining room, eat Christmas dinner there. If you don't, set up a table beside the glowing Christmas tree. Next, focus your attention on creating a beautiful table setting. Cover the table with a holiday print tablecloth. Top this with gold chargers and your best china. Shiny green napkins rolled with jingle bell napkin rings are festive and fun.

Serve the food on shiny red platters and the drinks in amber hued red and green stemware. Place red amaryllis flowers in low vases and run them down the middle of the table. Add glowing light by scattering golden votives and candles between the vases. Tie green and gold ribbons to the back of your chairs.

Finally, have a leisurely, unhurried meal and enjoy your exquisite surroundings!

Source

• Looking for the best hot cocoa? Check out the results to this hot chocolate taste test. — Serious Eats
• It's good to read that women wield the power in today's wine world. — Napa Valley Register
• Going on a road trip? Here are a few tips on how to eat healthy while traveling. — FitSugar
• Shipping goodies to someone for the holidays? Read these tips for shipping baked goods before you do. — Baking Bites



• Folks tend to pack on the pounds during the holidays, this 580 calorie slice of pizza probably doesn't help. — Slashfood
• Is your tree lacking something? Try this easy plan for an edible garland. — lilsugar
• As the weather gets colder, try one of these ten comforting cool-weather drinks. — iVillage
• Got some great lighting ideas? Be sure to get your casa cravings in! — CasaSugar
• Going out on a date? Here is some advice on which foods to avoid. — Chow