The Yuletide Drink – Traditional Red Wine ~ “Glögi”
Glögi also know as “glow wine” is a warmed spiced wine and the
official Yuletide drink of northern Europe.
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Spanish Octopus :: “Galician-Style”
Spain’s Galician region is known to have some of the best cuisine in Spain. The region is situated in the northwest part of the country with Portugal directly to the south. Fish and shellfish dishes are the area’s specialties. Galician-style octopus is one of their many famous specialty dishes.
German Lebkuchen: The Original Gingerbread
Gingerbread men, gingerbread holiday shapes and not forgetting the “granddaddy” of them all gingerbread houses. The making of these holiday cookies are a time honored tradition in many families across the world. The best gingerbread in the world comes from Nürnberg, Germany and is called lebkuchen . This post contains a wonderful recipe for gingerbread and some insight into the lebkuchen of Nürnberg, Germany. Merry Christmas& Happy Holidays!
Holiday Roast: Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder – Pear, Ginger Sauce
Holiday season is roasting season! Slow roasted pork shoulder and crackling, accompanied with a pear ginger sauce, is absolutely delicious! Can’t you smell how good this is going to be already? Roasting is a sure and easy way to prepare a delicious meal that can feed a great number of people with minimal work for the cook. Leaving you more time to enjoy holidays!
Struffoli: Italian Christmas Tradition – Natale, la tradizione Napoletana
Struffoli is a festive Italian dessert made exclusively around the holidays. It is widely seen around Christmastime and for many, the making of this classic Neapolitan dessert is a time honored Christmas tradition. Struffoli are ultimately gifts that are meant to be shared and enjoyed with family and friends during the holidays.
Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing: Chestnut & Italian Sweet Sausage
This Thanksgiving turkey stuffing is absolutely delicious! The chestnuts and Italian sweet sausage are a match made in heaven. It is a nice change from the traditional bread stuffing and it’s just as simple to make. Enjoy!
Restaurant Menus Help Resurgence of American Bison
The American bison has made a huge come back from near extinction. Not only are bison being raised by numerous farmers across the United States, but bison also has become a trendy restaurant selection on many “cool” restaurant menus.
Löwenbräu: Kielbasa & Sauerkraut – Happy Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest is one of the largest outdor celebrations in the world. The food and beer of Octoberfest are widely known throught the world. Here we combine the best that Oktoberfest has to offer. Famous German Style sausages and of course German beer. “Löwenbräu: Kielbasa & Sauerkarout”!
Pumpkin Bread : Philadelphia Cream Cheese Swirl
Baking and Autumn go hand and hand. Here we have a delicious pumpkin swirl bread recipe. The Philadelphia cream cheese adds a nice touch to the appearance and taste of this recipe. The aromas that come from baking this pumpkin bread will have you craving it long before it’s done.