Holidays and Special Occasions – Page 4

Cremas, Coquito and Other Holiday Rum-Based Drinks

For many in the islands, it’s not the Christmas season without cremas, coquito and other milky rum-based drinks.

A festive, flavorful base you can prepare in advance sets the stage for crowd-pleasing drinks that serve every kind of drinker.

With carrots, sweet potatoes and dates, this braise is a colorful main course for your Hanukkah table.

For many in the Caribbean diaspora, there is no substitute for this deeply flavorful fruitcake.

In time for the December shopping season, Manhattan department stores have unveiled ornate displays.