'Bollywood Kitchen': A Celebration Of Indian-American Cuisine
A new cookbook aims to capture the blended cuisine of second-generation Indian-Americans. It pairs recipes with Bollywood movies, for an added taste of home.
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Whiskey And Fufu: What Kids Around The World Leave Out For Santa
The tradition of leaving a snack for Santa on Christmas Eve isn't unique to America. It would appear that Jolly Old St. Nick is quite well-fed long before he reaches our shores.
A Catalan Log That Poops Nougats At Christmas
Catalan holiday tradition involves a log that's fed scraps of food for several weeks leading up to Christmas. Then, it's beaten with a stick and implored to poop out a Spanish nougat called turrón.
How To Host A Hygge Holiday Party: Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection
The Nordic concept of hygge loosely translates to a feeling of coziness, and for many hosts, it's the perfect antidote to a high-stress year and the typical fussiness associated with holiday parties.
For Many Caribbean Immigrants, It Wouldn't Be Christmas Without Black Cake
Many in New York's large Caribbean diaspora cling to the rich, molasses-spiced cake filled with drunken dried fruits. It takes months to prepare and is central to festivities throughout the islands.
Why Is Egg The Only Nog?
This season, we're tracking down the origins of favorite holiday traditions. Tuesday it was all about jelly donuts. Wednesday — eggnog. But, what exactly is eggnog?
After Scandinavian Spirit Shortage, American Distillers Give Aquavit A Shot
A once obscure spirit unless you have Scandinavian heritage, new and old-style aquavit is exploding on the American craft liquor scene. Maybe the secret's in the spices.
On Christmas Eve, Pass The Pierogi And The Memories
Sometimes it takes years to get a family recipe right. And in the meantime, new holiday traditions emerge, like arguing over how to seal "Grandmom's" Slovakian pierogi perfectly.
How The Israeli Sufganiyah, Or Jelly Doughnut, Got Its Start As A Hanukkah Treat
Why are jelly doughnuts served on Hanukkah? The practice has a history that goes back several centuries.
At Christmas, The Swedish Smörgåsbord Redefines Over The Top
First rule of smörgåsbord: Pace yourself. You've got to make your way through dozens of dishes — fish courses, ham, cheeses, warm entrees. And don't forget dessert. Or should we say desserts?