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Spice Hunting: Make Your Own Holiday Spice Blends

During the holiday season there's a lot of edible DIY going on. Cookies are baked, jams are jarred, fruits are boozed up for rumtopf and fruitcake. Some may be gifts, some excuses to treat ourselves during a festive time of year. If you're looking for an easy, rewarding food project but can't stomach the thought of more sugar cookies, you may want to consider mixing up your own spice blends for the holidays.

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Post a Comment | Posted by Max Falkowitz, December 22, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Tagged: baking, ginger, gingerbread, holiday, spice blends, Spice Hunting, spices

The Complete, No-Nonsense, Slightly Neurotic Guide to Making Great Latkes

Amidst the nudging, nagging, and nebbishing of the Chanukah season lies something that mends all wounds and brings us all together. I'm talking about latkes, the perfect party food. And when you get the hang of them, they're a cinch to make. That said, there's a lot of ways latkes can go wrong. If you're looking to step up your latke game, this guide has everything you need to know, from ingredients to equipment to technique.

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36 Comments | Posted by Max Falkowitz, December 16, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Tagged: Chanukah, frying, Hanukkah, holiday, how-to, Jewish, latkes, potatoes, vegetarian

How to Mull Wine, or, How to Brew Pure Happiness in 3 Hours or Less

It's time to get out the crockpot, holiday spices, and cheap Cab to brew up a batch of mulled wine. Mulling wine is a set-it-and-forget-it enterprise that rewards you all day long. It's cheap, easy, and forgiving. And after mulling (and sipping) a good gallon of wine this past weekend, I have some tips to get the most out of your brew.

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5 Comments | Posted by Max Falkowitz, December 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Tagged: holiday, hot drinks, mulling, Spice Hunting, spices, wine