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6 Natural Remedies to Avoid Skin Redness This Winter

The natural flush of cold air on your cheeks can be alluring — and yet too much skin redness during the winter months can be a bother. Here are some tricks to keep skin redness to a minimum during chilly…

Throwing a Holiday Party? Try This Glühwein Cocktail Recipe

If you’ve ever visited Northern Europe during the winter months, you might recall the intoxicating aroma (and maybe the intoxicating effect) of warmed red wine with spices, in Germany known as “Glühwein.” Below is our version of this classic Glühwein…

Green the Holidays with a Living Christmas Tree Rental

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate family, loved ones, food, the end of the year, and hopefully count all of our blessings. It’s Christmas, and wherever you may be listening to the show, at least the thought…

Winter Dessert: Maple Ice Cream with Spiced Cranberry Sauce

On a recent trip to Germany, I was amazed to see locals enjoying ice cream even amidst freezing temperatures. For me, frozen desserts are relegated to warm weather treats when they can be refreshing in addition to satisfying my sweet…

Vegan Holiday Entree with Only 5 Ingredients

Just how creative can you get with 5 ingredients or less? VERY when one of your ingredients is a pre-made spice blend. Here is our Fall Holiday Entree with 5 Ingredients or Less: Shiitake & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash with Pomegranate…

Frey Vineyard’s Spiced Mulled Wine Recipe

  The weather is cooling down and the holidays are around the corner. Warm up around the fire or get in the holiday spirit with this classic mulled wine recipe using Frey Vineyards’ biodynamic, organic wine. Salud! Spiced Wine Pack…

A Healthy Twist on a Favorite Dessert: Vegan Pumpkin Pie in 3 Steps

Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie? And if you’re vegan, there is no reason to miss out on this classic dessert. This vegan pumpkin pie recipe only takes 3 steps. Plus: it has a low glycemic index and almost no baking!…

How to Eat Healthy Around the Holidays

It’s easy to get swept up in the indulgence of the season. With all the cookies, pastries, appetizers, alcohol, cheese and crackers, dips, rich sauces… need I go on? A certain amount of indulgence is to be expected (and celebrated!)…

Winter Pears for Every Meal

Many exciting different produce items are ready for good winter eating: sweet potatoes, navel oranges, Satsuma mandarins, the selection goes on and on. Something that you don’t want to overlook is the selection of winter pears. Yes, you’ve seen organic…

Best Tips for Perfectly Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

It’s winter squash season, and that means – Toasted Pumpkin Seeds! Shamelessly (or savvy-ly, some might say), at the AOC kitchens, we toast every squash seed we come in contact with: Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Sugar Pie Pumpkin… why throw…

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