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Beyond the cookies: the many benefits of family baking

‘Tis the season to be busy, it seems, but what happened to jolly? From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, it can sometimes feel as though we’re so occupied with checking lists and fulfilling obligations that we forget about jolly and, more importantly, joy. One way to bring the jolly and joy back to the season is to begin or rekindle a family baking tradition.

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Take your baking up a notch with 9 delectable desserts

No, it’s not your imagination—scientists tell us that baking is a mood booster. Sure, we like to eat sweets when stressed or upset, but it turns out that creating cakes, cookies and other delights makes the baker feel better too. Baking seems to spread joy and, yes, maybe even makes us better people, as Ted Lasso’s boss-charming shortbread would attest.
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How to serve brunch for a crowd & still have time to yourself

It’s one thing to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It’s an entirely different kind of heaven to awaken to the aroma of slow-cooked cinnamon rolls or savory breakfast casseroles. Even family members or houseguests who have trouble getting out of bed in the morning will find a reason to perk up and make their way to the kitchen table.

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More reasons to be thankful: 8 recipes for easy Thanksgiving sides

If you regularly host Thanksgiving dinner, it will come as no surprise that the average home cook spends hours (and sometimes days) preparing for the annual feast. No wonder that advice for reducing Thanksgiving stress abounds! The good news is there are ways to make Thanksgiving easier for yourself or the cook in your life.

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