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National Film Registry Selections for 2011
From Forrest Gump to silent comedies, 25 titles have been added to a list of our country’s most significant films
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The Food & Think Year in Review
Beer batter, doggie bags, culinary crimes, beer koozies… Lisa Bramen says farewell with a list of her favorite 2011 posts
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Four Food-Themed Resolutions For 2012
Never mind losing weight. Isn’t it possible to make a few resolutions that embrace food?
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Some Memorable Screenings in 2011
In lieu of a list of my top 10 films of the year, here’s a look back at some of the best experiences I had at the theaters
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What the Heck Do I Do With Juniper Berries?
Botanically speaking, they are female seed cones. But culinarily, the dark violet orbs look and taste enough like berries to deserve the name
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From Civil War mustaches to Mayan lost cities to myths about the brain, here are the most-read stories of the year
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Inviting Writing: Trinidadian Roti
For an expatriate, there’s no such thing as going too far to procure a specialty from home
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Yes, Virginia, There Is a Pooping Log, and Other World Christmas Traditions
Santa can’t do it all. Many places have their own traditions about who—or what—is responsible for bringing Christmas candies and toys
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A Spoiler Alert Guide to Year-End Releases
Three trends in big-budget movies coming out this holiday season
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Q and A with Cake Wrecks Blogger Jen Yates
“I’m not out to vilify bakers; I’m just trying to find a little funny in unexpected places”
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Silent Films After The Artist and Hugo
Warning viewers about silent films is like warning Elmore Leonard fans that Henry James is a “slower” writer
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Pour flaming brandy over the hot pudding - the blue flames dance and sparkle around the traditional sprig of holly stuck into the top of the pudding
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How to Eat Like a King for Christmas
Using antique technology and vintage cookbooks, food historian Ivan Day recreates such Tudor and Victorian specialties as puddings and roast goose
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Why Did Jewish Communities Take to Chinese Food?
The historical and sociological reasons why the Jewish community and Chinese restaurants pair so well on Christmas
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Sanjay Patel: A Hipster’s Guide to Hinduism
The 36-year-old pop artist and Pixar veteran brings a modern twist to the gods and demons of Hindu mythology
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Don’t Stop Believin’ (in Santa Claus)
Shirley Temple drops some knowledge on a Christmas tradition
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Latkes are delicious, but I’ve been thinking it’s time to throw some new food traditions into the Hanukkah mix
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Photos: The Scariest Santas You’ll Ever See
Browse our selected illustrations of some of the strangest and creepiest Santa Clauses ever put down on paper
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Inviting Writing: Must-Have Potatoes
The ultimate holiday treat
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Holiday Gift Guide for Film Buffs
Movies every fan should have
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