I’m pretty sure that the work week after Thanksgiving is the longest of the year. And this one, especially. Christmas preparation and hard news are a strange and terrible combination.
Brian and I have been staying up late discussing the week’s news, exchanging links, and sharing social media discussions. After such a long, heavy kind of week, I’m looking for holiday escapism –– getting our tree, ice skating, making cookies, and all that. But first, my weekend links. [Read more…]
This simple spiced apple cider recipe with bourbon and a clove-studded clementine pomander makes for the perfect holiday cocktail.
A classic lattice-top lady apple pie suffused with citrus and freshly grated nutmeg. This wintery pie swaps conventional apples for tiny, sweet lady apples, also known as Pomme D’Api.
My favorite cheese plates are the simplest. Three or so good varieties of cheese, lots of fruit, something salty, and fresh baguette. I love the welcoming vibes and abundance of a board piled with the good stuff, and some version of the one presented here is in effect any time I host. [Read more…]
A Thanksgiving cocktail should have the dryness of a good aperitif to prime your appetite, pack a little bit of a punch to help you smile politely as your family talks politics, and contain whiskey to remind you of how thankful you are for whiskey. I’ve been wanting to share the Boulevardier since summer, but have waited until its perfect mix of bitter orange and smoky rye was right for the season. That time is right now. [Read more…]
