Colorado Springs, Colorado (NAPSI) - When your family and friends come to your house, a great way to greet them can be with a fire on the hearth.

El Paso, Texas (NAPSI) - When you want to impress your guests this holiday season, one thing that will make it a memorable meal is a spectacular centerpiece, such as a home-baked cornucopia. It is a symbol of bounty and will make your holiday meal extra special.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - When thoughts turn to baking and the holiday season, classic banana bread can get a scrumptious new look and nutrition power boost with the addition of sweet, fiber-rich figs and yummy chocolate morsels.

St. Louis, Missouri (NAPSI) - An attractive treat for the holidays or at any time, Florentine Cookies are thin, crunchy confections containing nuts and fruit held together with honey or sugar.

Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) - If you want a traditional, perfectly carved, Thanksgiving turkey but would like to bring a delicious twist to the meal, then look to chef, cookbook author and James Beard award nominee Kathy Gunst. She has discovered a way to bring the tradition of the Thanksgiving turkey to the holiday table in an unconventional way.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - For the family looking for a hectic-free dinner, meatballs may be the ideal solution. With school in session and busy activities scheduled, dinnertime doesn’t have to be a major production. Hearty and delicious meatballs make stress-free meals easy and delicious.

Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - Dark, bold colors are in this season-especially when it comes to nails. Inspired by the City of Light, Estée Lauder introduces two enchanting minishade statements, Pure Color Nail Lacquer Beyond Black and Metal Mania.