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How to Bring Oktoberfest to ‘Cuse
With the end of September comes a gentle reminder that we live in a frozen tundra. But more importantly, the most glorious, globally renowned festival of beer comes around this time of year: Oktoberfest. The festival originated in Munich, Germany, on October 12th, 1810, to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig. Since then the celebration has only…
Our Holiday Favorites: New England Baked Beans
The recipe for this simple Christmas side dish comes from our digital director’s late Nana. Like the woman who made it, it’s sweet, a little salty, and wonderfully indulgent.
Our Holiday Favorites: Seafood Marinara
With pasta, antipasti, fresh Italian bread, and bottles and bottles of wine, a Christmas Eve spent with the Stockdales is one filled with endless laughter, love, and scrumptious eats.
Our Holiday Favorites: Stuffed Grape Leaves
At weddings, funerals, and even an average Sunday lunch by the pool, one thing is always present in an Arab household: warak enab, or stuffed grape leaves, which take about eight hours to cook.
Our Holiday Favorites: Brie en Croûte
For me, the holidays are all about my front door opening and closing, opening and closing—an endless stream of warm hugs and warm smiles flowing into my house. As someone with a big Italian-American famiglia, my family gatherings are huge. So with tons of plates and tons of antipasti to prepare, my Christmas cooking traditions…
