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With everyone concentrating on the gifts they plan to give others at this time of the year, we often overlook the smallest of gifts that are always received warmly. I’m talking about cookies. The holiday season is nothing if not a time for the baking, giving, receiving and especially consuming of cookies. They are a vital part of the season’s festive spirit, a way to spread cheer and make the days merrier and brighter. And they are so easy to make, or at least some of them are. With a good cookie — and is there really such a thing...

Not noodles WITH meatballs, but noodles IN meatballs. If you haven't tried it, get ready to be blown away! Thai people love putting glass noodles in meatballs to give it texture, lightness, and some crispiness on the exterior (no need to mess with breading!). These pork meatballs are so tasty, easy and kid-friendly. For the adults, I recommend some sweet chili sauce to take it up a notch. They make the perfect party appetizers and can be prepped ahead of time. They can also accommodate a few modifications as discussed in the FAQs below. Be sure to watch the full...

Marks & Spencer for all things Christmas Level up your Christmas party game with Marks & Spencer’s pretty range of Christmas goodies this year. A walk through the deli, cheese barge, snacks, and home sections reminded us of the outlets in the UK, thanks to the extensive plethora of goodies to shop from. If you have canny guests coming over this Christmas, impress them with a fancy-schmancy charcuterie board as you start the party going. Embellish the DIY platter with a selection of cheeses ranging from individual blocks such as Somerset Brie ($15.90) and Mature Blue Stilon ($8.90), to easy...

Viennese crescent cookies are a tradition in Austria. They’re made with hazelnuts, shaped like a half-moon, and dusted with confectioners’ sugar. One nibble and we think you’ll understand why they’re a classic. Adapted from Ruth Reichl | The Gourmet Cookbook | Houghton Mifflin, 2006 These Viennese crescent cookies are traditional Christmas cookies in Austria. As Gourmet magazine wrote, “From Vienna, city of music, laughter, and good food comes a cookie so delicate, so fragile, so meltingly good that it takes its place with the most famous of Vienna’s justly famous pastries.” We’re incredibly taken by these cookies, borrowed from that...

Having a little baby at home is one of the biggest joys in life—until it comes to washing their clothes! Since breast milk and formula both have protein in them, the stains can dry a pale yellow color, making them stand out on light-colored fabrics. Fortunately, with a little time and some cleaning products, you can get rid of those stains and dress your baby in clean clothing in no time. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Blot fresh milk stains with a paper towel. The more you can clean it now, the better! If you aren’t too busy running around changing diapers or holding...