It wasn't until I spent Christmas away from my family for the first time two years ago that I realized that holidays mean a lot to me.  No matter what my philosophical opposition to their consumerist overtones might be now, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter were the times that my parents were on vacation, my sister and I were out of school, we visited extended family, expressed love, gave thanks, and ate good food. 

Bryant Terry

Agave-Sweetened Tea and Watercress Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

 Johnny Blaze Cakes, Cajun-Creole-Spiced Asparagus Frittata, Hopin' Jean, and Potato and Sweet Potato Pancakes

Maple-Coated Pecans

(Photos: Sara Remington)

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