"holidash" news and stories

Celebrity chefs -- they're just like us. Only with mega book deals, product lines, TV shows, a slew of sous chefs and a staff to clean up after them. Still, when it comes to food, most of 'em have a down home and humble favorite that defines the holiday. Over the next few weeks, we'll share must-have festive fare from Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, John Besh, Michael Symon and many more.

In this Slashfood exclusive, Chef Marcus Samuelsson explains why bad red wine is essential to his holiday happiness.

Buy Marcus Samuelsson's "New American Table" and read more about Glüewhein and Glogg.

Is there any gathering that would not be made exponentially more festive by the addition of an edible meat head? We thought not. Here's how to craft one of your very own, inspired by a decade-old MIT student Web posting.

First, select and wash a plastic skull. If it seems especially non-food-safe, mummify it in plastic wrap. Set it aside and prepare a batch of red-colored Jell-O, using half the amount of water required by the recipe. Pour this into a shallow pan to a depth of 1/4 inch, chill and let it congeal to a rubbery state.

Rice Creepies Photo: Holidash

Our sister blog Holidash found these spooky Rice Creepies treats based on Rice Krispies treats. Check out Kendra Smoot's tasty Halloween sweets and submit your own before Oct. 31!

[Via Holidash]

Holidash is winding up as the holidays are almost at an end, but before it does...

Drinking might not be the most healthy activity on the planet, but there are ways that you can get sloshed and be kind to your health.

But if you throw caution to the wind, be sure to look over these Hangover Cures to make sure your first day of 2009 is a pleasant one.

The economy is suffering, and money woes have mixed their way into Christmas stress. What happens now? Stress eating!

And when you're reaching for something to munch on in all your stress, why not a guinea pig? The Peruvian province of Callao is trying to teach the world that guinea pigs are a cost effective and tasty way to feed yourself.