Take a Non-Alcoholic Journey delving into rich sensory recipes and experiences. Try a few innovative drink creations that may transform everyday sips into fun adventures during Dry January. To get you started, Ryan Castelaz, a James Beard Finalist and beverage mixologist, has shared two N/A recipes, and we added a few family friendly drinks to try. Explore unique combinations of fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs, and creative garnishes to make your Dry January delicious and memorable.

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We invite you to journey through our family’s Christmas traditions, from sweet cookie-baking days to the heartfelt evening meal. These recipes aren’t just food for the body, but also connect cultural historical traditions, and are filled with memories that bind us In spirit across generations. Travel with us connecting Eastern European foods with a few American adaptations and some fun activities you might want to include for your family. The Bohemian Horn Cookies, Spritz Cookies, Candy Cane Cookies, and The Bethlehem Cake are typically baked each year as part of family celebrations and/or shipped to extended family around the country. The Christmas meals typically involve sharing the Christmas Wafer/Oplatek ceremony, with Spiraled Glazed Ham with Pierogi, with Kale, Kugeli and of course the Cookies and Bethlehem cake for dessert. For more information, visit our website where the recipe pictures, and the full detailed recipes can be download for free.

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As Elfie (Santa's helper) tours the U. S. to get a peak at cookie preparations prior to Christmas, we'll focus on the heartwarming little moments from families with just a tease of the treats. This episode is all about the stories behind the sweets: the laughter, the surprises, and the love baked in. No deep dive into the ingredients here, that's on our website where the full stories, recipe pictures, and the full detaileded recipes you can be download, all for free.

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