Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids, in great part because there are so many decadent, sugary treats free for the taking.

The use of fresh pineapple and fresh lime juice really makes this smoothie come to life.

Those fruit waters called aguas frescas and they are utterly delicious.

This holiday season, add the Italian sweet bread, panettone, and the Italian lemon liqueur, limoncello, to your table.

With the holidays approaching, I want to offer a suggestion: homemade liqueurs as presents.

The following simple recipes are all you need to prepare a delicious Halloween punch.

Recipes for Homemade Ginger-Chile Ale and Tomato and Cheese Salad Pizzas.

Limoncello is a popular Italian liqueur.It is served in a cordial glass, though it can be drizzled on ice cream, or a digestif after a full meal. It is ice-cold, puckery, refreshing -- and packs a jolt.

To start the imagination ticking, think what cools us down -- tart, tangy flavors like lemon and lime, and cooling herbs as in mint, lemon verbena and pineapple sage.

Adapted from The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents

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