Life + Culture

O Hear the Angel Voices!

The Christmas music that impacts us Article by Amy Young O Holy Night Lyrics O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth; Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn; Chorus
 Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices! O night divine! O night when Christ was born. O night, O holy night, O...

Food + Beverage

Christmas on the Rocks

New holiday-inspired concoctions at Marty B’s Coffee Article by Mallory Newell | Photography by Local Bzz What makes the special seasonal options at our favorite shops and restaurants so appealing? How are they any different than the regular concoctions on the menu? Because they encapsulate the flavors, concepts and memories that we hold in association with Christmas. Simply the look of crimson cranberries with a sprig of rosemary or a whiff of cinnamon and nutmeg brings us back to Christmases...

Food + Beverage

One Recipe, Endless Cookies

The only cookie recipe you’ll need this holiday season Article by Sophie Betzhold Every masterpiece begins with a blank canvas - the same is true for the base of a Christmas cookie box. Add your favorite candy like heath bar, chocolate chips, and M&Ms or use your favorite cookie cutters this season to create a variety of delicious treats to box up and share with your loved ones this holiday season.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees if baking right away. In a large bowl, whisk...

Real Estate

A Hundred Dozen Tamales

Article by Mallory Newell | Photography by Provided by Vanessa Van Trease A hundred dozen tamales were made on Christmas Eve every year in Vanessa’s home. She went to sleep to the sound of clanking pots as her mother cleaned up the aftermath to awake to a clean kitchen on Christmas morning. The sounds and smells of Christmas are the annual memories that visit us, slipping as invisible guests through the door. They reawaken the sense of belonging and celebrating loving and being loved.  It all...