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Best Winter Wine Festivals

In a season of shuttered tasting rooms and empty vineyards, wine explorers turn their sights to the best winter wine festivals, where new winemakers, meet-and-greets and master class tastings take the place of wine country tours. We’ve checked out five…

Coquito: Puerto Rico’s Holiday Treat

Photo: Maria Moledo Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday beverage that holds great cultural significance. It’s the island’s version of eggnog, creamy and coconutty, usually served with rum for an added kick. Coquito comes out as the holidays loom,…

New England: Best Pie Making Classes

If you’re hitting the road this winter and heading into New England, we’ve selected some of the region’s best pie making classes for dessert devotees. Nothing keeps winter chills away like a warm kitchen and a fresh pie baking in…