December Features

50 Fabuless Gifts Under $50

Holiday shopping doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are a few dozen thoughtful, affordable gifts to keep those on your list warm and fuzzy, entertained, chic, organized, amused and beautiful.

A Crèche of Many Colors

The Pittsburgh region offers many opportunities to enjoy the visual genesis of the Christmas season as depicted in a crèche or presepio.

Homemade for the Holidays

This season, you can enjoy made-from-scratch cookies while someone else gets covered in flour.

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Baker’s Dozen

If you relish the ritual of holiday preparation and baking, tie on your apron, prepare your mixer and CLICK HERE for Chris Fennimore’s baker’s dozen: 13 no-fail cookie recipes you can prepare in your home kitchen, from chocolate hazelnut biscotti to Vienna tarts. Plus, CLICK HERE for three non-cookie recipes for homemade holiday treats that make great gourmet gifts.

Shop and Save

Trying to pinch pennies this holiday season? We came up with creative ways to spend less without skimping on tradition.

Easy Being Green

For an upcoming issue, we plan to feature Pittsburgh’s role in the green movement. We want to know: How do you go eco-friendly in your home?

CLICK HERE to let us know. You’ll instantly be qualified to win a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Travel

Shopping and dining in St. Bart’s.

Fan Club

Interview with Louis Lipps.

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RICK SEBAK Some holiday greetings 2008.	CHRIS FENNIMORE Stir up a batch of caramels with sea salt for a holiday gift that’s delicious and wallet-friendly.	DR. FERNSTROM What’s news in health, diet and nutrition?

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