Jun 30
I got a phone call yesterday about the 4th of July, which left me staring at the calendar in total shock. I can’t believe it’s already high summer! The past weeks have flown by so fast that it seems the enclosed four holidays have tumbled over each other. Read more
The favorite meat choices for December holiday roasts are beef and poultry. I’ll be dealing with the other meats in the future, but now, I’m just giving a couple of options aside from the usual stews, stir fries and frittatas. These are company friendly, and not time consuming. Read more
Dec 29
It’s the height of the holiday season, the biggest party time of the year, and I’ll make book that if you entertain, and remember your costs last year, you’re going to have sticker shock this time. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service reports a 3% to 4% price rise in 2011—and predicts the same for 2012—but I don’t think they looked in the Dairy Counter. Many of the basic items there have gone up 25% to 50%. It’s only natural to look for ways to shave costs, while still making your guests feel welcome.
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