Cook's Kitchen

Seasonal Ideas

Cook's Ham Winning Holiday Tips
Winning Holiday Tips!

I keep a pound cake (purchased or homemade) in the freezer. You can serve it plain, with berries and cream for shortcake, or with ice cream and chocolate or caramel sauce for a quick and easy dessert for unexpected guests.
Donna C.
Carrolton, Va.


I keep a pair of scissors, a roll of tape and a pen with wrapping paper handy so I don't have to gather them each time I wrap a gift.
Ina M.
Amarillo, Tx.



We like to build a "family tree" each holiday season. Start by making copies of family photos and then create ornaments out of them using string, glitter, paper and cardboard, and then hang them on a Christmas tree, celebrating your loved ones.
Mora T.
Kansas City, Mo.


I make and freeze small loaves of pumpkin bread. Then we give them away as gifts or pull one out to serve with tea when friends come to visit.
Maureen T.
Springfield, Mo.