Alex Pinard

I've been making clotted cream fudge for the past three years, and it's become my go-to gift for everyone from my sister-in-law to my book club friends. There's something magical about handing someone a box of homemade fudge and watching their face light up after the first bite. Let me walk you through everything I've learned about this ridiculously delicious British treat. If you've wandered down the "British Imports" aisle at Trader Joe's lately, you've probably spotted those little boxes...

Learn how to make authentic Swedish blueberry soup (blåbärssoppa). This traditional breakfast recipe is naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich, and perfect hot or cold

If you’re tired of the same old white elephant swaps and “bring a cookie” nights every holiday season, it’s time to upgrade to something with more personality — and a lot more laughter. Enter: The Ugly Mug Party , the gift exchange you didn’t know you needed. Think: the chaotic charm of an ugly sweater party meets the thrill of a white elephant… but with mugs. Horrifically patterned mugs. Mugs shaped like questionable animals. Mugs that make you say, “Who… who designed this?” It’s pure...