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FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES
FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES The Italian American tradition of a fish and seafood feast on Christmas Eve is a laden table to behold. No one quite knows the origin of the seven fishes, but there is a pr... Read More
CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE Down our way, pecan pie is one of those holiday icons — no party dessert table is complete without at least one. Break tradition?? How about a chocolate pecan pie? The ... Read More
ST. HUBERT’S FISH STEW
ST. HUBERT’S FISH STEW From a monastery cookbook comes this recipe for a satisfying, simple meal before the holiday feasting approaches. St. Hubert was a 7th century high life fixture at various c... Read More
Christiana Campbell’s Sweet Potato Muffins
Christiana Campbell’s Sweet Potato Muffins Christiana Campbell was a successful tavern owner in 18th Century Williamsburg, Virginia. The business, which continues to bear her name, still welcomes ... Read More
JOE FROGGERS
JOE FROGGERS Seagoing New England fisherman needed a bit of sweetness along with their grog—but the problem was keeping those sweet biscuits fresh for weeks at sea. And then came Joe Froggers. T... Read More
APPLE CIDER THANKSGIVING PUNCH
APPLE CIDER THANKSGIVING PUNCH When guests come through the door full of holiday greetings, it’s nice to have a couple of self-serve tables set up to offer a welcome drink—something both kids and ... Read More
BOGBERRY TART
BOGBERRY TART A 14th Century recipe for Canelyn pie, from the tale of Gawain and the Green Knight, uses bogberries as a flavorful contrast to the heaviness of the holiday food. Bogberries are small ... Read More