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File this holiday cocktail recipe under "don't knock it till you've tried it." More often than not, when I offer this cocktail to guests, they will refuse it, then take a sip of someone else's and immediately demand one of their own. Somehow, even though this cocktail is sweet, creamy, and minty, it doesn't taste like candy but instead like a refined and delicious drink. Garnished with a playful Read more
From candy canes to chocolate treats, the flavor of peppermint is a holiday favorite. Since I've always been a fan of the earthy and refreshing taste of peppermint, I was surprised to learn that not everyone enjoys homemade peppermint ice cream sundaes. How do you feel about it? Peppermint: Love It or Hate It? Love it Hate it Undecided Read more
While mints aren't my all-time favorite sweet, I can't imagine the Christmas season without rows of gleaming candy canes at the supermarket. I'm referring to the shiny, red- and white-striped rods — not the fruity, flavored canes that taste like blueberry, cherry, and grape. I've never been a fan of those varieties, which taste sugary and artificial. How do you feel about different-flavored Read more
Welcome to the fifth project in my 12 DIYs of Christmas series! I'm a staunch candle enthusiast; no light bulb can ever re-create that ambient atmosphere. From tealights to tapers and pillars to Diptyques, I've got 'em all and I don't discriminate. I also own plenty of candlesticks and votives, but sometimes they just need an extra something something to dress them up. So for the holidays, I Read more
Source: Flickr Users LabyrinthX and jules:stonesoup Would You Rather Eat a Candy Cane or Fudge? Candy cane Fudge Neither: I'll tell you what confection reminds me of the holidays below! Read more
While all the adults are sipping cocktails and eating tasty hors d'oeuvres, the kids can have their own soiree if you give them the right tools and space. Close off a room of the house with a sign that says, "For Kids Only!" so they will feel privileged to have a place of their own. Then show them craft projects and games they can play with each other. Here are some ideas: Make a candy cane. Read more
If you're a last minute tree trimmer like me, then you have probably entered the race to finish things by Christmas. If you don't feel like digging the ornament boxes out of storage and need to occupy the kids, head to the kitchen and make some edible garlands. Pop some popcorn and grab a couple of bags of cranberries and start stringing! The kids will love sampling the treats and your tree Read more
Candy canes are synonymous with the holidays, and nail art is hotter than ever right now. So what better way to celebrate than to fuse the two together with a candy cane manicure? It takes a bit of patience and a steady hand to create this festive, two-toned look, but once you get the hang of it, you'll have earned your stripes in no time. See how to do it when you read more. Read more
Peppermint-flavored candy canes go hand in hand with the holidays, and the folks at Las Vegas's Spa & Salon Vdara have found a way to make the seasonal confection into a relaxing treatment. All this month the spa is offering a candy cane manicure and pedicure ($110) that is finished off with polish from SpaRitual's Holiday Glow collection. But if you're not headed to Sin City over the next Read more
In this week's episode of The Office, Oscar attends a trivia night contest in Philadelphia. Naturally, Andy decides that the whole office should get involved in the fun. Everyone shows up without telling Oscar and realizes instantly that they're at a gay bar. Their worries blow over pretty quickly and the office splits up into three teams: the "good timers," the "back-ups," and the "A-team." My Read more
