December is National Root Vegetable Month, so why not enjoy some of these flavorful  and colorful winter vegetables at your next meal?  They are perfectly suited to slow cooking in casseroles, simmering in soups, and roasting in a hot oven.   Hearty root vegetables are often featured on vegetarian menus because they add substance to meatless meals. They are categorized into 6 subgroups: Tubers, Tap Roots, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Rhizomes and Bulbs.

 Some of us easily slip into the holiday mode. Others need a little prodding. Perhaps some Christmas carols? Or holiday baking? How about some holiday decorating ideas? Here's a guide for getting in the holiday spirit immediately. Read it, and I guarantee you'll be whistling Jingle Bells in a matter of minutes

Are you lucky enough to be going to someone else's house this Thanksgiving? If so, you'll want to bring a hostess gift. These last minute Thanksgiving hostess gifts can be picked up the day before the holiday, and will help you show your appreciation for the friend or family member making dinner.

Susan Boyle rose to celebrity after making a memorable impression on Britain's Got Talent. It wasn't just her amazing voice that wowed the crowd, it was her appearance, along with an admission that she'd never been on a date in her (then) 47-years. Now, three years later, she's still looking.