Marc shares his family's recipe for Ozoni below

The harvest is over, winter has set in, and we’re reaching the end of the calendar year. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, it’s a time when decorations go up, children receive gifts, and families gather together to share a meal.

Japan’s equivalent is called Oshogatsu, and it’s celebrated on the first day of the New Year. While Western influences have turned Christmas into a pseudo-holiday in Japan, Oshogatsu is still the holiday when families head over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house.

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These thin gingery cookies are a family tradition in my house. They are delightfully old fashioned and Swedish, and have a very distinct taste from the addition of maple syrup (or, in some recipes dark corn syrup).

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Once a staple at holiday parties, eggnog is one of those foods that have gone the way of the fruitcake. It’s unfortunate that it’s become relegated to retirement home holiday mixers, because when done right, eggnog is delicious!

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Oh my goodness, are these butterscotch cookies ever so good. If you’re anything like me, you love extra thick and soft cookies—no gingersnaps will ever be found at my house! No sir. I like cookies that remind me of my other favorite dessert—cake. In terms of cookies go, the fluffier the better.

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Marc shares a coffee discovery from his trip to Indonesia

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If you’ve ever had a cup of Java, you know that Indonesia is famous for its coffee. A colloquialism that developed from its eponymous island in Indonesia, Java isn’t the only island in Indonesia where coffee is produced. In fact, the thousands of islands that form Indonesia make it the fourth largest producer of coffee in the world.

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How about you take a break from oatmeal for awhile?

The combination of having a ton of wild rice left over from Thanksgiving and being obsessed with my Crock Pot led me to the creation of this hearty breakfast porridge.

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I often hear the words “fancy” and “complicated” associated with French food, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Quiche is a dish that’s a great way to clean up odds and ends in your veggie and deli drawers and makes for a delicious Sunday brunch.

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I love the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving. Waiting by the oven while the turkey roasts, preparing all the sides, whipping heavy cream to top at least two different kinds of pie. But what I might even love more than eating Thanksgiving dinner is eating Thanksgiving leftovers all weekend long.

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