Before celebrating New Year’s, help make the holidays a little greener by following some simple tips from Lauren Thomas, our favorite green living enthusiast. Next, Devon Broglie, voted Texas’ Best Sommelier for 2006, shares some wisdom for choosing the perfect Champagne or sparkling wine for your celebration. Michele DiPietro, New York City recipe developer, concludes the episode by cooking up a simple plan for feeding a crowd.

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We check-in with our favorite cheese expert, Cathy Strange, to hear what she has to say about the exclusive Isigny Ste. Mère Brie made in the lush Normandy region of France. Get holiday serving tips, along with some delightful wine pairing ideas for this rich, luscious cow’s milk cheese.

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Jody Villecco, one of our resident nutritionists, reviews some simple tips for easing the stress of the holiday season. Also, our favorite specialty foods expert, Cathy Strange, has visions of Dalmatian Plum Spread, while Alana Sugar, a professional chef and nutritionist, has some tasty, homemade ideas for holiday gift giving.

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