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Celebrating the Holidays with our favorite local chefs From the Upper Valley down to Sunapee and Mount Kearsarge, everyone is gathering to celebrate the holidays. We’ll swap stories, jokes, and gifts, and then share a special meal around the table. From holiday cocktail parties in early December through Christmas and the New Year, our homes will be filled with family, friends, food, and fun. And so it’s time once again to navigate that delicate balance of time-honored tradition and change. We’ll haul out our favorite cookbooks, track down scraps of yellowed paper with recipes scribbled in Nana’s own hand, and scour the food magazines. Of course, you’ll bake the family’s favorite Christmas cookies, and I’ll stick to Mom’s signature turkey stuffing. But maybe it’s time to try an intriguing new side dish or fabulous new dessert. If you are looking to shake up your holiday menu this year, why not try a recipe or two from one of the region’s favorite chefs? Chefs Jerod Rockwell and Chad Lumbra share their favorite traditions and family recipes and offer a few hints to help you celebrate the holidays with ease. 4
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