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Basic Rugelach Recipe

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

This is a basic rugelach recipe that can be adapted to your liking. For sweet fillings, like cinnamon sugar, jam, or dried cranberry and pecan, you can add a teaspoon of sugar to the dough, if you..... read more

Roll-Your-Own Rugelach

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

The unmistakable smell of warm butter and flour baking in the oven is a holiday favorite for many bakers. It's a scent that Joanna Perl, of Perl Girl Baking Co., loves... But her friends? "... read more

Fromagers' 9 Favorite Cheeses

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

Cheese is a holiday entertaining favorite, but with all the varieties available today, many are befuddled on what to choose. To help inspire us the next time we go to the market, we asked some... read more

The Best Chocolate To Buy

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

There are so many chocolates on the market these days. From white chocolate to the numerous kinds of varietal dark chocolates, one can easily get overwhelmed when shopping. As we begin thinking... read more

Foodie-Friendly Advent Calendars

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

Having grown up with homemade, personalized advent calendars, there is certainly something memorable and meaningful about opening a door, or reaching into a pocket, each day when you know someone... read more

St. Lucia's Day Menu

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

St. Lucia’s Day is one of the largest holidays in Sweden, and in other parts of Scandinavia, and honors St. Lucia, the patron saint of light. Traditionally, the eldest daughter often plays... read more

Force Noire Ganache Recipe

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

A Tahitian vanilla bean infused dark chocolate ganache for making handmade rolled truffles from San Francisco confectioner Michael Recchiuti. Adapted from Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage's..... read more

Edible Hanukkah Activities for Kids

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

Every child loves playing with food, and what better way to enjoy crafted creations than by eating it when all is said and done. So, instead of thinking of favorite holiday games or crafts to do with... read more