Tag: thanksgiving
Chef Sebastien Rondier’s roasted duck
A native of southwest France, Chef Sebastien Rondier grew up eating Roasted Duck à l'Orange in place of the American holiday turkey.
Rondier’s interpretation of...
Our View: We have much to be thankful for
Thanksgiving always seems to come just in time.
During election years – and in Virginia we vote on something most years – it comes just...
From Alexandria to Nashville and back: Charles Esten returns to his...
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
The few times a year Charles Esten returns to Alexandria to visit friends or spend holidays with family, his first...
Foodie: Gorgeous, delicious and nutritious pumpkin
By Elizabeth Holm
This time of year, we are constantly reminded of pumpkins. Jack-O-lanterns at Halloween and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving are traditions that many...
Alexandria resident dies in crash on Thanksgiving
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
An Alexandria resident died in a Fairfax County crash in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning, the Virginia State Police announced...
Our View: What we’re thankful for this year
Practiced gratitude is a psychological approach that has been shown to increase happiness. We feel better when we focus on positive things, for which...
Handling a Vegetarian on Thanksgiving
There is a great deal of confusion and a lack of knowledge surrounding what to do with a vegetarian at mealtime. Holidays like Thanksgiving are often stressful for the guest and the host. My advice? Stop worrying!
