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Wise Choice owner Harry Caswell has moved his plum puddings, treacle tarts, mince pies and other goodies from the British Isles to a larger location: 6171 Brandt Pike in Huber Heights, near Dayton. A native of Wales, Caswell stocks traditional edible holiday gifts for homesick anglophiles. (937) 236-8153. www.wisechoiceuk.com.

Artists will sign copies of the new Queen City Cooks ($14.95), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Norwood's Rookwood Pavilion. Published by the Health Improvement Collaborative, the book is a collection of healthy recipes from Cincinnati celebrities and chefs. Information: 531-0200;www.the-collaborative.org.

What Is This?

Silpat is the trademark name for the flat, nonstick baking pan liner becoming more popular with American home bakers. Introduced in France in 1982, Silpat is made of fiberglass and silicone, and needs no greasing, withstands high oven temperatures and lasts almost indefinitely. Silpat mats are available at better cookware stores and from Amazon.com beginning at $16.99.

Tube Food

Host Alton Brown features sugar cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies and frosting science on Good Eats, 9 p.m. today on the Food Network.

Hot Date

Sample wines from the Robert Mondavi portfolio - California reds, chianti and moscato bianco, among others. 5-8 p.m. Friday at Piazza-Discepoli-Glendale (23 Village Square). $7.50. 771-6611.

BarrelHouse Brewing Company in Over-the-Rhine (22 E. 12th St.) hosts "12 Ales of Christmas," 4-8 p.m. Saturday featuring dozens of brews showcasing 12 beer styles. Smoked salmon, cheese and other appetizers served. $25. Information: 421-2337.

Cool Stuff on the George Foreman Grill

Grill cubed steaks alongside sliced onions until cooked to desired doneness. Make quick sandwiches on rye bread.

Carol Hebeler, Monfort Heights

E-mail favorite George Foreman recipes and tips: cmartin@enquirer.com. If we use yours, we'll send you a cookbook.