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Start Small, Think Bliss Partnering with the James Beard Foundation makes Windstar's cruises a delicious route into French Polynesia.

ASI SIPPED A ROBUST CUP of French roast while leaning against the bow railing of our yacht, we glided into the sapphire waters of Taiohae Bay, deep in the South Pacific.

HOME SWEET HOME

An all-butter gingerbread and a streamlined, stylish design are the secrets to these modern gingerbread houses. We've got the recipe and plans you need to get your (gingerbread) house in order.

SHÖGATSU

The Japanese New Year starts off with a simple bowl of soup.

KWANZAA

Seven days of celebration offer endless opportunities for connection and creativity.

ST. LUCIA'S DAY

Fragrant, pillowy saffron buns add sweetness and warmth to the Scandinavian holiday.

HANUKKAH

For Italy's Jewish communities, the festival of lights means one thing: lemony fried chicken.

CHRISTMAS

South India is home to one of the world's oldest Christian communitiesand distinct, delicious traditions.

NOCHEBUENA

Christmas Eve means big gatherings, big meals, and beloved traditions for Latino families around the world.

YALDA NIGHT

For this Persian celebration of the winter solstice, late-night snacks are in order.

A FAT AFFAIR

Life lessons from the richest—and Frenchest—holiday tradition on earth

CINNAMON SEASON

Winter is the perfect time to explore the versatility, rich history, and nuanced flavors of this fragrant, celebratory spice.

Barefoot in France

How a life-changing recipe inspired Ina Garten's career

THE F&W GUIDE TO CAVIAR

For special occasions, at dinner parties, or in the comfort of your own home, caviar is the answer for easy celebrations.

THE FRW GUIDE TO OYSTERS

How to shop, shuck, serve, and savor oysters at home

FULL PLATES, FULL HEARTS

A holiday menu from Mashama Bailey marks the 10th anniversary of her restaurant, The Grey—and honors the woman who inspired her to become a chef.

The Gilda Age - How to perfect the world's best bar snack at home

In the late 1940s, Rita Hayworth turned heads in Hollywood with her sultry, sharp-tongued, titular role in the movie Gilda. Hayworth's character also made a lasting impression further afield in Spain, at Casa Vallés bar in Donostia-San Sebastián, inspiring the creation of a pintxo-a tiny, toothpick-speared snack-that still bears her character's name today. The new pintxo was so popular that it was quickly adopted by other spots throughout the city. It is now Basque country's most iconic bar snack

Tasting Tasmania - Australia's stunning island state is home to stellar cool-climate wines, a vibrant dining scene, and the freshest air on earth.

Australia's stunning island state is home to stellar cool-climate wines, a vibrant dining scene, and the freshest air on earth.asmania smells fresh. Parks and wilderness cover 40% of the island, and much of the rest is farmland. Swept by the Roaring Forties-intense westerly winds that buffet the southern hemisphere- the atmospheric station at Cape Grim in the state's northwest corner regularly records the earth's most pristine air. Down here in Australia's southernmost state, not far from Antarctica, simply taking a breath is delicious. But that's not all that's delicious. Grapes retain mouthwatering acidity in the chilly, maritime climate of Tasmania (or Lutruwita, as it's called in palawa kani, the local Aboriginal language). Having loved Tolpuddle Vineyard's earthy Pinot Noirs, full of cranberry and orange-peel flavors, back in New York, I'd made a pilgrimage to the island for its wine.

Autumn Pairings - Our favorite sommeliers share their go-to dishes and wine pairings for when the weather starts to cool.

Our favorite sommeliers share their go-to dishes and wine pairings for when the weather starts to cool. Translating to "mashed eggplant," baingan bharta is a popular North Indian dish that combines grilled eggplant with ripe tomatoes, vibrant fresh ginger, and warm spices like cumin and cloves. Cut long, deep slits down each eggplant before grilling to help the centers steam and soften as the outside chars. Serve this smoky, spreadable dish warm or at room temperature with roti or naan.

Lowcountry Pickled Shrimp

Snappy pickled shrimp from North Carolina native Ben Barker are perfect for late-summer meals.

Beat the Heat!

What to pair with every type of spicy food

TAKE BACK SUNDAY

Chef Fermín Núñez's answer to the Sunday scaries? Porrón pours and paella for a crowd.

COOKING WITH GRAPES

GRILLED BRAISED, BAKED STEWED OR FROZEN THEY'RE SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A SNACK.

CITY THAT RICE BUILT

A hunger for rice laid Charleston's foundation. Could a love for the grainand the city that grew from it—be the way to a more unified future?

The California Wine Lover's Guide

55 bottles that will tell you everything about the past, present, and future of California wine

Beef Sukiyaki Pasta

In the hands of cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo, the flavors of beef sukiyaki become an easy weeknight meal.

THE SUMMER PLAYBOOK

25 juicy, cheesy, smushed, shaken, hot-diggity, grill-ready, easy-breezy recipes for the season

Newer Nordic

A cohort of Copenhagen chefs are looking to their Asian roots to reimagine the city's restaurant scene.

33 Stupendous Sauvignon Blancs

Our favorite best-in-class bottles for summer sipping

One-Cup Wonder

Your yogurt container is the key to this simple French cake.

A Sweet Finish

Fruit-based condiments instantly elevate your summer grilling standbys.