by The Culinary Exchange | Dec 23, 2015
Eggnog is almost synonymous with Christmas time. It’s a seasonal drink and you only manage to find it in supermarkets sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, which is a shame because it’s such a tasty beverage. Usually made from a basic combination of...
by The Culinary Exchange | Dec 16, 2015
Shortbread isn’t the only Christmas cookie in town this year. Nope, not by a long shot. You can’t forget about the other holiday cookie favorite: gingerbread. Gingerbread cookies can be shaped into little dancing men or even houses, but either way,...
by The Culinary Exchange | Dec 9, 2015
If chestnuts aren’t a sign of the holidays, then surely cranberries would be. Cranberries become a staple in the grocery store around the holidays, but sadly most people forget about them during the rest of the year, which is a shame. Cranberries are tasty,...
by The Culinary Exchange | Dec 2, 2015
Holiday baking. The thought can strike fear into the heart of even the most seasoned kitchen warriors. Whether it’s attending holiday parties, hosting Christmas dinners, or surprising coworkers with some holiday treats, the holidays seem to require an almost...
by The Culinary Exchange | Nov 25, 2015
It’s probably fair to say you’ve never roasted a chestnut. In fact, it’s pretty doubtful that anyone you know has ever roasted a chestnut. Which is strange, because it was a big part of the winter holidays not all that long ago. There was even a song...
by The Culinary Exchange | Nov 18, 2015
Broccoli – it’s healthy, tasty, and a filling side dish for almost any kind of entree. And while it’s delicious eating raw, tossed into a pasta salad, it’s also quite good when you cook it up. As a leafy green vegetable, broccoli is high in...