Late December is the time of year often filled with holiday cheer and joy. It’s a time for gathering with loved ones over food, sharing stories and time together.   Perhaps you enjoy some traditional family favorite foods or attend office holiday parties. Regardless of what, when, or with whom you celebrate the season, food…

Grab a glass of eggnog and warm up by the fire on December 24th for National Eggnog Day. Did you know that the whole month of December is National Eggnog Month? This makes it the perfect drink for the holiday season!   Traditional eggnog is made with raw eggs, sugar, milk cream and spices. However,…

The holiday season is upon us and so is National Food Safety Tips month! This pairing is not by coincidence as many of our celebrations are centered around food.   We want to keep our family and friends healthy and safe from foodborne illnesses. Those loved ones most susceptible to these illnesses are pregnant women,…

It’s December, which means that the holiday season is officially upon us. People often spend the holiday season helping and taking care of those around them, at the expense of their own well-being.   During the winter months, you are more likely to get sick, especially when you’re stressed and overwhelmed. Any illness, especially during…

December is a month filled with holidays and celebrations and this week we are currently in the midst of Hanukkah!   This year, Hanukkah began on Sunday, December 2ndand willend on Monday night, December 10th. Also known as the “Festival of Lights”, we celebrate the victory of the Maccabees against the large Syrian army and the rededication…

Happy Chanukah! Chanukah means DEDICATION in Hebrew — the holiday pays tribute to the dedication of a group of Jews who believed fervently in their right to religious freedom.  Also known as the “Festival of Lights,” Chanukah celebrates the miracle that occurred when the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple.  The sanctuary was torn apart by the…