What better way to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. than with a round-up of delicious dishes featuring (drum roll, please…) cherries! And while folks in the Northeast might have to wait a bit longer for peak season, there are still many areas of the country that can enjoy them right now. Ahead, three of our favorite recipes (cherry) picked just for you.

With warmer temps on the way, now’s the time to start thinking about what the change in season means for your table, particularly when it comes to the sweetest — and best! — 
part of the meal.

Nothing says “Christmas” like gathering around the kitchen table to roll out, bake up & decorate homemade cookies! That’s why we’re sharing Food Republic’s formerly-top-secret, easy-to-make, cut-out cookie recipe. These sweet little bites of heaven are the perfect treat to have on hand for when company – or Santa himself! – stops by for a visit (not to mention a wonderful holiday activity that kids of all ages can enjoy)… 

By now, most of you may have made your way to the local tree farm – or tree market, for those of you living in urban areas – to snag the perfect Christmas tree. But now that you have it in the house, what to put on it?! Well, why not get creative and deck out your conifer with edible embellishments? Gathered here, a few fast and easy ideas to help get you started. Note: Just be sure not to eat your décor before the holiday!

If you (like us) have been apple picking this Fall, you may have a bit of an apple problem on your hands – as in – wayyy too many! So, what to do with your bountiful bushels? Try giving your red delicious or granny smiths a yummy candied (or caramel) coating!