Inspiration for the Modern Revolutionary
The holiday season is full of opportunities to celebrate with friends and family. And whether you’re serving up a delicious brunch or a dessert buffet, we have a unique cocktail recipe for you. Say goodbye to hum-drum and say hello to bacon-infused vodka with a giant hunk of waffle on the side. Or the easiest apple pie you’ve ever made, that also happens to fit in a mug. Do we have your attention yet?
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If you still have holiday shopping left to do—and I know I sure do—then you’re going to love our Colonial Williamsburg-inspired gift guide. From the hard-to-please to the friendly hostess, everyone needs a little CW magic this holiday season. Turn on your favorite Christmas tunes and get ready for the best kind of shopping there is—online! Who says the holidays have to be stressful? You can even shop in your pajamas—we won’t tell. Click through to each product to read more about the historic inspiration or to purchase.
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So now that we’ve conquered making the turkey, we’re ready for the fun part. In my world, Thanksgiving has always been about the sides. And Chef Travis, Executive Chef at the Williamsburg Inn, is back in the kitchen with us to share some of his favorite delicious (and doable!) Thanksgiving sides. Get ready for Brussels sprouts with bacon, the creamiest mashed potatoes ever to hit your spoon, smoked sausage stuffing with a secret ingredient, and a cranberry sauce so good that it just might threaten to steal the show.
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Syllabub Image courtesy of Serious Eats
If you’ve never heard of a syllabub or a rattle-skull, you can blame your grade-school history teachers—according to author Corin Hirsch. These colonial-era cocktails, including the dreamy syllabub topped with frothy egg whites, serve up an impressive dose of history. And, we hear they taste pretty good too! …
How do you celebrate Halloween colonial-style? With witches, ghosts, serial killers, and sing-a-longs! Whether you live for goose bump-inducing stories or have been known to hide your eyes during the “scary scenes,” we’ve got you covered with a week full of supernatural activities. Take your pick with our Colonial Williamsburg-approved top six spooky Halloween must-sees….
10. You’ve announced your vacation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. That way you don’t have to apologize for the barrage of these about to clog your friends’ feeds for the next 72 hours…
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