A South African Biscuit Tradition
In South Africa, writers Errieda du Toit and Daleen van der Merwe offer history and instruction on the region’s famed buttermilk rusk.
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A Holly, Jolly, Holistic Holiday
Author and yoga instructor Andrea Marcum offers some help navigating the expectations of the holiday season with a simple meditation strategy.
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Caramelized Cider Pear Tart Tatin
From pastry chef Shannon Swindle, a recipe for caramelized cider pear tart tatin makes use of natural sugars and seasonal stars.
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Cabo San Lucas, MexicoCocktails in Motion: Frida
In Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Daniel Quezada, the in-house mezcalero for The Cape Hotel and cocktail developer for Manta, gives tips and a recipe for ultimate mezcal enjoyment.
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A 101 Class in Christmas Beers
With a rich history and a range of flavors and styles, holiday beers help make the season merry and bright.
A 101 Class in Christmas Beers
With a rich history and a range of flavors and styles, holiday beers help make the season merry and bright.
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Peppermint Meringues
In Los Angeles, co-founder and executive pastry chef of Pizzana and Sprinkles Cupcakes Candace Nelson shares her recipe for peppermint meringues.
‘Tis Tamales Season
At Los Angeles' Broken Spanish, Chef Ray Garcia recalls growing up with traditional tamales and today elaborates on the Mexican holiday dish in the kitchen.
Soundtracking for Success
Contributor Benjamin Weiss shares his music-obsessed tips for tackling the often overlooked and last minute challenge of creating a holiday party playlist.
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Noah Fecks
Brooklyn’s Crown Finish Caves
In Brooklyn, Crown Finish Caves continues a collaborative tradition in cheesemaking.
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Tuscany Takes on Orange Wines
In Tuscany, winemakers are experimenting with orange wines and expanding the canon of what is common to the region.
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Hazelnuts in the Land of Truffles and Wine
In the Langhe region of Italy, the Ceretto family diversifies their agricultural reach by caring for and elevating their wine’s sister crop, the hazelnut known as Nocciola Piemonte I.G.P.
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The Business of Cooking Up a New Book
In Emeryville, California, Senior Editor Emily Timberlake takes us through the world of creating cookbooks with Ten Speed Press.
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Salads From the Neighborhood
Cookbook author Hetty McKinnon shares her story of vegetable awakening, along with a recipe for a French market-inspired salad from her new book, Neighborhood.
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Care for What You Say
Words express the philosophy of the restaurant, the support of the team, the respect of both guest and staff. General Manager Katie Bell shares her experience with the importance of language in hospitality life.
