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Sugary Goodness
Christmas is a joyous time of year! In my family, we don't shy away from big celebrations, and Christmas is no exception. It's one of the many exceptional qualities of my family. One reason that holidays are so special is spending precious time with loved ones and connecting over delicious food. CO-VID 19 has changed so much of the way we interact with one another, and while holidays may look a little different this year, there are still food traditions to be followed. One of our long-standing family traditions is making Christmas cookies and candy to share with other people. When I was younger, our rule was that we made Christmas cookies and candy to give my school teachers, and my parents would take some to work to share with their co-workers and bosses. Over time, the tradition has changed into blessing others that we hold close to us with delicious treats. Our practice most likely won't happen this year due to the pandemic; however, this sugar cookie recipe doesn't disappoint! It is a timeless recipe passed down through generations, one that we make over and over again.
By Mari Moore6 years ago in Feast
The Easiest Recipe for Channukah Jelly Donuts with Filling Variations to Die For
There’s an Israeli folktale that says that when Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden for their sins, God tried to cheer them up by giving them jelly donuts. It sounds a bit ridiculous and all the scholars agree there is absolutely no basis in the scripture. Yet the story reflects the idea that the sweet confection we call donuts brings happiness.
By Natalie Frank, Ph.D6 years ago in Feast
White Zinfandel & Grilled Oysters
The scene is a holiday house party - a backyard full of friends and family laughing over tables piled high with delicacies, a fire roaring in the pit, and all of us gathered around a massive grill steaming with fresh, hot oysters. My grandfather stands by, a wine glass in hand with his favorite beverage, White Zinfandel, as he flips oysters and stokes the fire to keep it warm the whole long winter night. He’ll be the one to put it out too, and hose off the patio from all the oyster juices when everyone else has finally gone to bed.
By Anji Kaizen6 years ago in Feast
A Juicy Steak &... Peppermint Chocolate!?!
Nothing makes me happier than a nice juicy steak, seasoned to perfection. A delicacy that should only be cooked medium rare, but that’s neither here nor there, or maybe it is. Either way you slice it... it should never be sliced well done, you freaking lunatics. Observe perfection below.
By Emilio (Sleepy) Salinas6 years ago in Feast
Antonio Phillips
Celebrity Chef Antonio Phillips Chef Phill discovered his passion for Culinary Arts after having what many may consider a "successful" career path. After high school he enrolled in the military and proudly served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his service he obtained a job with the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed his job but he knew something was missing. He decided to try something different and began looking into a second career. Interested in cooking and impressed with his father's well established career in restaurant management, he felt right at home while studying Culinary Arts at the renowned Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts. He obtained his certification in Culinary Arts in 2011. Chef Phill journey into culinary arts has lead to to be named, "One of Atlanta's Hottest's Newest Chef's" by Travel Noire. Chef Phill has been featured on WE TV's Braxton Family Values, in "Keys to the City" shown on BET Networks. He has been featured in many magazines and is extremely grateful for his success.
By Tammy Reese6 years ago in Feast
The Search for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
My fiance and son are cookie fiends. Some days it feels like I can't make enough to satisfy their needs. Their all time favorite are, of course, chocolate chip cookies. But it's been a game of Goldilocks trying to get the perfect cookie for them.
By Chelsea Van Aken6 years ago in Feast
Sugar Dusted
When I was young my favorite season with Christmas, not even because of the presents, but because of the mountains of sugar I got to create. My grandmother is southern in her soul and we made every cookie and cake a person could think of. This love of baking became instilled in me and I was named the family baker from a young enough age my Mom was terrified to let me do it alone. I learned and created until I found the best ways to make some magic out of dough. In High School I would bring a new type of cookie invention to school once a week and hand it out to the other students in my cross-cultural class.
By Becca Volk6 years ago in Feast
5 Must-Have Trader Joe's Vegan Holiday Items To Keep It Festive From Home
Holidays are of course looking really different this year due to COVID, which is a bummer, but I always remind myself that life is what you make of it! So, just because we can't spend the holidays with the family and friends we usually would, doesn't mean we can't enjoy ourselves a little fun from home.
By Derek Evers6 years ago in Feast
