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Image of the Week: Cranberry Cream French Toast

Cranberry Cream French Toast

Are you crazy for cranberries? A batch of Cranberry Cream French Toast from V.K. Rees Photography may just be your calling. Fluffy stacks of French toast skip the syrup and are slathered with cashew cream and cranberry sauce. This recipe is also vegan-friendly, as it replaces popular French toast ingredients such as egg and milk with coconut milk and tofu.

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Image of the Day: Cranberry-Stuffed Mushrooms

Cranberry Stuffed Mushrooms

‘Tis the season for holiday parties, and Louisa of Living Lou has the perfect recipe for your appetizer platter. She adds a fresh twist to traditional stuffed mushrooms by mixing goat cheese and tangy cranberries into her festive Cranberry-Stuffed Mushrooms, which are the perfect pair with your choice cocktail.


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Weekly Roundup: Autumnal Desserts

Apple Bars
This week’s roundup is featuring the sweeter things in life, all of which include the season’s peak produce in the form of apples, cranberries, pears, pumpkins, and more. Start planning for the ultimate Thanksgiving spread with our picks for satisfying your sweet tooth this fall.
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Holiday Party Punch

cranberry cocktail

Photo: Gourmet.com

My journey with alcohol began the way that many other girls start drinking: cranberry juice, vodka and a mission. My love affair with cocktails began on Valentine’s Day of 2003, shortly after my love affair with my college cohort ended. Before that, I had never had a sip of alcohol –no small feat for a young co-ed at a party school.

Although this gateway drink gets a bad rap in the cocktailing community because of its overt attenuation of the vodka flavors, it remains popular due to unparalleled drinkability. While this beverage may not be the most sophisticated, it’s certainly festive.

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