Gingerbread cookies that are perfectly spiced, chewy, and fuss-free! Recipe via MonPetitFour.com

The Best Gingerbread Men Cookies

Oh, where to begin with my quest for the perfect gingerbread cookie? I’ve been baking consistently for a few years now and finding a recipe for the best gingerbread men cookies has been difficult. The cookies are usually too spicy or too bland. And the texture? Don’t even get me started on that. Who decided that a crisp cookie that could potentially break a tooth would make for a perfect gingerbread cookie? Well, friends, I’m here to tell you that my quest for the perfect cookie is over, thanks to Cooks Illustrated. I knew I should have turned to America’s #1 source for all things cooking and baking rather than try out all those Google search results for the perfect gingerbread cookie.

Homemade Eggnog

Homemade Eggnog Recipe for the Holidays

Tis the season to be merry and as over-the-top as you can be. What better way to indulge in the Christmas cheer than with a chilled glass of creamy holiday eggnog? When explaining this beverage to French friends, I was greeted with confusion and a bit of amusement. My best friend’s French boyfriend says it’s basically crepe batter in a cup. This may be somewhat true, but I love drinking eggnog during this time of the year.