PCC Taste December 2011

what's inside > December 2011
Holiday picks
From seasonal products to exceptional gifts, here are a few of our favorite things.
From our recipe box
Homemade gifts
Warm someone’s heart (and belly) this winter with a simple, made-from-scratch meal, beverage mix or condiment, ready to enjoy.
Powerful pomegranates
Loaded with antioxidants, pomegranates contain hundreds of garnet seeds or "arils" that explode with sweet, tart flavor. Discover a simple way to extract them.
Time to roast
It's one of the best smells you can create as a home cook: the fragrance of your favorite roast wafting from the kitchen. Learn useful tips for this cozy cooking method.
Bake with the best ingredients
It's time to flour the counter and wrangle the rolling pin. It's time to coax delicious magic from flour, sugar and butter. It's time to stock your baking pantry with help from PCC.
Basic cookie dough
with five delicious variations
This simple dough is the perfect starting point for holiday cookie baking. Use holiday-themed cookie cutters, icing and sprinkles for a classic sugar cookie or see our list of variations and get creative!
The best in holiday beverages
Embrace the spirit of the season with liquid refreshment that's perfect for a festive gathering of friends or a quiet evening at home.
What's in store for December
Savor the season with zesty, sweet Satsumas; decadent PCC Bakery Fudge; and local, handpulled candy canes.
Scallops
Quick to cook and endlessly versatile, scallops offer that perfect palette for a host of flavors.
Four ways with ginger
Fresh ginger may not win many beauty contests, but this gnarled and knobby culinary root has other laudable characteristics to spare.
Quick and easy recipe
Thai Stuffed Mushrooms
These sausage-stuffed mushrooms are spiced up with traditional Thai flavors for an easy-to-serve, bite-size treat.
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