Entertaining the in-laws, imbibing alone, and big bashes: drinks for every holiday circumstance. [NYT]
Competition for Beefeater: a new gin is being distilled outside of London. [WSJ]
What it takes to start a bakery in D.C. [WP]
Armed with ideals, a new generation of American farmers emerge. [NYT]
The ten best burgers in Los Angeles. [LA Weekly]
New Orleans's forgotten fruit is donated to food banks. [Atlantic]
For lessons in austerity, Greeks look back to World War II-era recipes. [NPR]
Four popcorn balls that are too tasty to be left on your Christmas tree. [Chow]