Originals

I’m not saying my husband is an atrocious gift giver. I don’t have to. He just is. He got a free pass when we had only been dating a few months, and for my birthday, showered me with a pair of binoculars in case we decided to take up bird watching together (we never did), a harmonica because he […]

Sometimes it may seem like holiday shopping for kids is the easiest kind out there. Toy stores beckon. User-friendly technology gadgets abound. Letters to Santa were composed weeks ago, so you’ve got your list, but you’d better check it twice. With the fantastic variety of kid-friendly and kid-designed toys and games available on the market, you have important choices to make.

It seems every family has their tried-and-true turkey recipe that they’ve inherited and will pass on to their kids. Though there are so many ways to add a personal touch–from brining to adding a secret spice rub, and from marinating to using a particular cooking temperature–in the end, it comes down to experience and personal

It’s never too early to start thinking about your family holiday picture card ideas, since that time of year tends to be incredibly busy for most of us. Getting it all figured out can be so stressful–especially if a professional is taking your photograph. There are a few things to consider. For instance, it may take

Last week, a literal “pie” chart from Modern Farmer kept popping up in my Facebook feed. The graph showed when to make which type of pie based on the seasonality of ingredients, and for the most part, I agree with it. Apple season is in October, peaches taste best in June, and so forth. Except they had their pecan pie

Eleni’s cookies are favorites amongst celebrities and luxury brands throwing extravagant bashes, but this Thanksgiving, it’s founder Eleni Gianopulos’ whoopie pie recipe that has us gathering ingredients to complete the dessert table. “When hosting Thanksgiving, I always start with dessert! It drives my husband crazy but I can’t help it, I always start backwards,” says Eleni, unsurprisingly.

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 3251 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington, US Website: cafemilano.net Phone: 202.333.6183 This high-end Italian restaurant is as famous for its people watching as it is for its authentic cuisine. Café Milano is the premier option for fine Italian dining and often attracts a note-worthy crowd—it’s likely you will spot a politician or celebrity as you

With the perks of the winter season (think hot chocolate, Christmas carols, and glistening snow) come a few inconveniences. Cracked lips is one that immediately comes to mind, along with whistling radiators and holiday traffic. But unlike gridlock on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, there’s an easy solution to your chapped skin problem because the best lipgloss during

We all look forward to the apple desserts that symbolize fall, with their irresistible scent of cinnamon and spice. But there is something sophisticated about desserts made with that other orchard fruit, the pear. They make an especially beautiful addition to your repertoire of Thanksgiving recipes. This pear tart recipe from Tina Fanelli Moraccini of Piccolo Chef uses the creamy, sweet

As we approach the holidays, many hosts are faced with the delicate dance and duty of orchestrating the seating arrangements.  Some approach this with the fine precision of a surgeon (leaving nothing to chance), and others have a much more relaxed attitude, assuming all will work itself out organically. It depends largely on the guest list. Unlike most dinner