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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(NewsUSA) - Maybe it was Mom's classic sugar cookies or Grandma's gingerbread that made the holidays so memorable for your family. As the years go by, it's hard to imagine the holidays without the flavors and aromas of treasured foods that evoke memories of celebrations past.
"Foods and their aromas have special meanings throughout the year, but nothing compares to the flavors and scents of the holidays," said Stan Dorsey, vice president of research and development for Cinnabon Inc. "There's something about the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg or brown sugar wafting through the air that takes us back to cherished holiday memories."
Try these simple tips to help create your own special memories with food this holiday season:
* Bake with your kids. Children love the thrill - and the mess - of baking. Remember, however, that baking with kids is not about making foods to adult standards or doing things perfectly. Keep the focus on the process rather than the end product, and let the measure of success be the time spent together.
* Use the best quality foods in your holiday recipes. Baked goods become even more memorable when they contain the highest-quality, most flavorful ingredients. Today, you don't have to go to Indonesia to buy the best cinnamon, as this and other high-quality spices are readily available at most supermarkets at reasonable prices.
* Try something new. While tried-and-true family recipes will always have a special place at the holiday table, try a friend's holiday recipe or update your old favorites by adding new ingredients to spice up your celebrations.
* Give baked goods as gifts. If you don't have time to bake your own holiday treats, pick up a "CinnaPack" or two at your nearest Cinnabon bakery. The four- and six-count packages - featuring classic or cinnamon-pecan flavors, or a combination of both - come in boxes resembling wrapped gifts and are an inexpensive yet thoughtful way to "wow" a loved one.
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