Farm-to-fork dining gets a posh polish in a historic bank building in Washington.
Silent Night in the Kitchen
The stockings are hung, the cookies are out, and the house is now miraculously quiet. Just one more thing to do before bed: make the breakfast dish that’s become a tradition.
A Vintage Recipe: Ambrosia
Ambrosia was such a treat that many families reserved a cut-glass or crystal bowl solely for displaying and serving it.
But Once a Year: 5 Vintage Christmas Recipes
Cherished family recipes, passed down like prized heirlooms, seem extra special on the holiday table. One bite, one whiff, is time travel.
A Vintage Recipe: Cheese Coins with Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly
No party is complete without these bite-size appetizers.
A Vintage Recipe: Red Velvet Cake
Sheri Castle’s red velvet cake is a classic, down to the old-school ermine frosting.
A Vintage Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole
Carb loading for gift opening: This recipe is a savory way to fuel up before — or after — the mad dash on Christmas morning.
A Smoker Named Jezebel at Southern Smoke
The line is out the door at Southern Smoke, a tiny carryout barbecue joint in Garland with a big following. Their secret is knowing how to tend both fire and family at the same time.
An Afternoon & A Tank of Gas: Highway 221 South
The winding, scenic route through Linville may not be a long drive — it’s only about 20 miles — but it becomes a journey when you stop to shop, eat, and see the sights.
