December is here and it's the merry time of year filled with decking halls, baking cookies, family gatherings and caroling. It was a joy to create and bursting with holiday cheer for y'all. We've made a list, checked it twice and now we're sharing our healthy tips and tricks from the December issue. So grab your copy and follow along.
Complete 2009 Recipe Index - p. 219
Now a December Southern Living tradition worth looking forward to. Gather the family and pick your favorite recipes from 2009 and get cooking to add cheer to your holiday. The "one special cake" on the cover is scrumptious and indulgent. In every balanced diet there should be a little room for a splurge.
Put a Twist on Your Toast – p. 17
Pomegranate mimosas are bright red and festive, perfectly complementing holiday feasts. Antioxidant rich pomegranate juice gives the traditional vitamin C packed drink an extra flu-fighting ingredient.
24 Christmas Gifts Made by Southern Hands – p. 20 – 25
This December’s gift guide is full of eco-friendly presents for every Southerner or Southerner at heart on your list. The Complete
Enjoy the Season – p. 49
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Enjoy all the glitz and glamour of the Big D and stay slim. Take these fabulous fitness finds anywhere – try Vinyasa yoga at exhale spa (
Beans: Power- Packed and Delicious - p. 144
Save money and boost nutrition with the fiber-rich legumes. Plan ahead with four great recipes to warm a chilly December night or in a pinch five minutes is all it takes to make a delectable dish with black, pinto or garbanzo beans.
Delicious Gifts of Food - p. 170
Look to Matt and Ted Lee's Simple Fresh Southern cookbook for updated Southern recipes. No Southern kitchen should be without it, "one of our favorite cookbooks this holiday season."
How are you making this Holiday season healthier?
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