Tuesday's Tip: Maybe a wives' tale

Leftover champagne will keep its bubbles if you put a spoon upside down in the bottles neck.

In the Kitchen on Thursday: Festive Punch

1/2 Gallon Orange Juice
1/2 Gallon Cranberry Juice
2 liters ginger ale or champagne

Mix all liquids together and place in a punch bowl or pitcher. The non-alcoholic version is great at party for recovering alcoholics or designated drivers (or those like me who do not like alcohol).