Holiday
From Ancient Rituals to Modern Festivities
Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31st, is a festival rooted in ancient customs, religion, and folklore. Today, it is a global phenomenon characterized by trick-or-treating, elaborate costumes, haunted houses, and spooky decorations, but its origins are far more complex and trace back thousands of years. Sometimes scary!
By Victor Obanor Osagie about a year ago in Feast
7 Sweet Spots to Celebrate National Dessert Day in Seattle
You work hard! You deserve a sweet little treat and a refreshing beveragino any time of year, but when National Dessert Day comes each October 14 you absolutely must savor something delicious. I asked friends on X which desserts they'd be most excited for and made sure to include their choices on my list.
By Joe Nasta | Seattle foodie poetabout a year ago in Feast
Food for Thought
We are all aware of the significance of a nutritious diet for physical well-being in 2024. What effect does it have on our mental health, though? The brain need nutrition to function, just like the rest of our body, and the quality of that nutrition has a big impact on our mood, cognitive abilities, and even our ability to handle stress.
By Wayne Limonabout a year ago in Feast
How to Make a Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake That Tastes Rich
Something about fall and winter makes me want to bake. It is a time I tend to want to nest and get cozy in the colder weather. Being on a low-carb Keto lifestyle recently, I made a dessert perfect for fall (and Thanksgiving) that was very easy and best of all, awesome. I'll share my sugar-free gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake recipe here.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Feast
The Ultimate Recipe for Perfectly Shaped Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
There is something special about cut-out sugar cookies decorated with glossy icing for any holiday or special occasion. I'll share the best cut-out sugar cookie recipe you can imagine, that I've made for over forty years. It doesn't break or crumble and is delicious, plus a glossy icing and royal icing recipes to decorate them. I'll also share a luscious soft buttery drop sugar cookie recipe, so keep reading my friend.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Feast
How to Bake Gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookies That Never Fail
So many chocolate chip cookie recipes claim to be the best tasting but turn out to be the same old cookie recipe. Looking for something truly decadent and gourmet type, that will wow your friends and family and their taste buds?
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Feast
The Best Caramel Candy Recipe to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Do you love fall baking? Here is a classic caramel candy recipe I've made for decades. I'll show you how it can also be used to make caramel corn, caramel apples or a caramel sauce for ice cream and other desserts. This one is the bomb!
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Feast
Stop Guessing: This Molasses Cookie Recipe Always Delivers
Fall and winter baking just wouldn't be the same with soft molasses cookies and the cozy vibe they give while baking. This molasses cookie recipe is the only one you'll need to provide you with soft, warm spicy cookies to share. Molasses cookies are similar to gingerbread, so why not try them now if you've never made them before?
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Feast
The Forbidden Fruits of the Sea
Standing on the barrier wall, the sea breeze whipped my unruly hair into a maelstrom, leaving me with no choice but to tether it in a bun. Once I had won the battle, I sighed contentedly as my eyes gazed across the channel at the small fishing village.
By KA Stefana about a year ago in Feast
A Ripple of Kindness
Willow Creek was bone chillingly cold on that particular autumn Friday afternoon. Golden and red leaves lay all over the roads and danced wildly with the wind. And while everyone in the community busied themselves getting ready for the winter, many were back and forth with supplies from the market. Daniel was one such figure in the town whom many would have considered to be an average young man but who was just about to begin an adventure that would be for the better, the lives of many people, at least in this town.
By Mayada Fadelabout a year ago in Feast
The Ultimate Sourdough Cinnamon Roll Recipe for New Bakers
This moist sourdough cinnamon recipe will impress friends and family and is a joy to bake. This recipe will take two days to complete. Imagine the smell in your home as it fills it with the most amazing, mouth-watering scent. It is worth the wait in anticipation of eating these sweet rolls!
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Feast
