Madrid in December: Best Things to See & Do

From historic museums, splendid architecture, festive shopping experiences, Christmas markets, and royal culture – your bucket list must include a visit to Madrid in December. Enjoy the season with a hefty dose of treats by layering up. We are happy that Madrid’s holiday season has officially begun! December is a special time to visit Madrid,…

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Vegan Almond Crescent Cookies – German Vanillekipferl

*This post may contain affiliate links. Discover how to make perfect vegan almond crescent cookies without eggs! These German Vanillekipferl are a classic in holiday baking, completely free from animal products! Yet, they are so delicious and almost melt in your mouth! Welcome to the enchanting world of traditional holiday baking with a twist –…

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Baked Kibbeh (Kibbie) – The Lemon Bowl®

Baked kibbeh or kibbie is a traditional Lebanese dinner recipe, using ground beef or lamb, and then combined with bulgur wheat, pine nuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice. My husband’s favorite Lebanese dish is, hands-down, Baked Kibbeh. While not using many ingredients, it uses both lean ground beef and ground lamb to make…

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What are Some Key Differences?

Rice Cooker Cooking Technique: Mastering the Art of Cooking with a Rice Cooker or Steamer How a rice cooker works A rice cooker operates on the principle of using heat and steam to cook the grains evenly. The cooker typically consists of an inner pot with a nonstick coating, a heating element, and a thermostat….

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Tiramisu Nutella Rocky Road

This tiramisu Nutella rocky road is all sorts of gloriousness in one! The chocolate base is enriched with Nutella and studded with hazelnuts, marshmallows and Kahlua, marsala and coffee dipped savoiardi. It’s the perfect edible Christmas gift to give to loved ones and this is a pushy recipe Dear Reader. Every year for Christmas I…

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Earth, Wind, Fire and Air

Altair NYC invites guests on a celestial culinary journey, offering modern fare inspired by the elements of earth, fire, water, and air. Located inside the modern Arlo Hotel in the bustling area of midtown Manhattan that isn’t short of restaurants, Altair features a setting and menu that makes it unique and well worth a visit….

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