Because maple trees bear such gorgeous colors come October, many people associate autumn with all things maple, including the making of syrup. But it’s right now, in the transition between winter and spring,

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One of my very favorite holiday crafts is dyeing Easter eggs, because it’s so much fun to do with kids. I love seeing which color combinations my grandchildren choose for their eggs, and over the years they’ve come up with some pretty

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In just a few weeks, the country will turn green, if only briefly, to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Here in the US, where the first Saint Patrick’s Day parade was held, we go all out, dying bagels, beer, even

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We’ve probably all had the experience of biting into a gorgeous dessert at a bakery or restaurant only to find out that its flavor doesn’t quite live up to its looks. When… Continue

There is so much to celebrate in February! Right on the heels of Valentine’s Day comes another holiday devoted to indulgence, Mardi Gras, which this year falls on February 16. Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is actually the culmination of a celebration that begins on January 6, the twelfth day of Christmas, also know… Continue