The Fine Art of Family eMagazine

COOKING CLASSICS One of the indisputable perks of long, bone-chilling winter days is the excuse to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate that warms both the body and soul. Learn how the dark drink became part of our culinary culture, then make it at home yourself following this recipe by Max Brenner: Chocolate By the Bald Man.

COOKING CLASSICS As soon your mom heard so much as a sniffle from you, you knew what was coming next: A big warm bowl of chicken soup. This dish has been the go-to answer to coughs, colds, and runny noses for as long as most of us can remember.

COOKING CLASSICS If you’ve ever wondered what makes champagne the celebratory drink of choice versus another sparkling white wine or, say, vodka on the rocks, so have we. Here’s why.

COOKING CLASSICS For some, the true herald of the holiday season is neither the jolly man in the red suit nor the painstakingly wrapped gifts under the tree. Instead, it is a tiny mug, filled with frothy egg whites floating upon a thick, creamy and chilled base of whipped yolk and sugar.

COOKING CLASSICS From soil to serving dish, the original pumpkin pie can be traced back to English settlers in the late 1600’s. Old New England’s plethora of pumpkins (known as “pompions” back then) made the transition from gourd to dessert delectably serendipitous.