Good food feeds the soul
Traditionally, Mexican and Latin women gather over the holiday seasons and make tamales. The tradition has carried over in the West and SouthWest USA, including Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. Share this wonderful tradition with all your friends and family by giving a DIY tamale and …
Day 3 of the Simply Sophisticated Cooking 13-Day Holiday Challenge is the only non-eating food gift that I included. Although all the ingredients are completely edible and yummy to use. My Holiday Simmer Potpourri will have your home (or those you give it to) smelling …
Originally posted December 2016. Updated August 2026. Okay, I’m sure you know by now that I’m a foodie. I’ll plan an entire holiday around a food festival. So if you’re on my friends list, you can usually expect homemade food gift kits (or platters of …
“It’s the holiday season.” LOL, I can’t get that song out of my head. Maybe it’s because today is Day 1 of the second annual Simply Sophisticated Cooking’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge. This is the second year that I’m challenging myself to 13 Days of back …
Originally published December 2014. Updated September 2026. “C is for cookie, that’s good enough for me…” There’s something about these Triple Ginger Cookies that always makes me sing the Cookie Monster song. I’m not really sure why, but click here to listen as you eat …