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EASIER TRADITION
Honestly, chestnuts are a pain to peel, so it's no
wonder they're more sung about than eaten.
Fortunately, several sources now let you enjoy
these seasonal favorites in stuffings, mashed
with sweet potatoes, and whole as a snack. Find
them in most Asian markets or from Melissa’s
produce. 6.5-oz package, $5; melissas.com
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COOL TOOL
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A good carving set
simplifies serving the
holiday bird. When
choosing a set, most
important is that the
handle feels secure in your
hand, not too big or too
small. Also look for forged,
high-carbon stainless steel
and a full tang (the metal
should run to the end of
the handle).
J.A. Henckels
International 2-picce Stainless
Steel Classic CarvingSet, $60;
cutleryandmore.com
C L I C K A N D S A V E
Web sites with printable coupons and
special offers make saving on groceries
and household supplies simple. Choose a
site based on how easy you find it to use,
and whether the brands and products suit
your needs. Here are three easy-to-use sites:
■ COOLSAVINGS.COM This site offers
coupons, savings tips, recipes, and a
community blog Available discounts include
groceries, clothing pharmacy, and travel.
■ COUPONS.SMARTSOURCE.COM
Learn about supermarket sales in your area
plus get online coupons and deals for a range
of grocery and household categories.
■ COUPONSURFER.COM The star
attraction here is the feature that allows
you to create and maintain a shopping list
alert for preferred products. Also offered
are coupons for categories from groceries
to restaurants and electronics.
TAKEAWAY
BETTER
B ISC U IT S
Make biscuits irresistible
with a flavor twist borrowed
from a restaurant known for
great baking. At Mama Dip’s
(
mamadips.com
) in Chapel
Hill, N.C., sweet potatoes
season the biscuits. To try
it at home, start with your
favorite biscuit recipe, stir
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2
cup mashed sweet potato
into dry ingredients, then
add only enough milk to form
the dough into a ball. Bake
according to recipe directions.
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