Photo by The Pioneer Woman The countdown is on until Thanksgiving, Christmas, and then the New Year. The last few weeks of the year go by in a blur of activity and feasting. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen baking cookies and breads, making fudge, Chex Mix, dips--all those celebratory foods that we love this time of year. One of my cooking pet peeves is starting a recipe and not having all the ingredients. I thought it was on the shelf or in the refrigerator, but that container of sour cream, or bottle of almond flavoring just isn't there. So before you get serious about holiday cooking and baking, here are a few tips to save trips to the store and frustration. Preparation for holiday baking starts with what you have on hand in your pantry. The well-stocked holiday baking pantry has these basics: NON-PERISHABLES all-purpose flour ...
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