When I discovered this centuries-old Solana tradition, I began to wonder: Is that why my family traditionally has baked ham for Christmas dinner every year?

What happens when you try to get between dozens of military cadets and their annual, eggnog tradition on Christmas Eve? Well in 1826, that's when an Eggnog Riot ensued!

Savor this centuries-old Dutch tradition of eating oliebollen donuts on New Year's Eve, with this delicious recipe from the Netherlands (Holland).

If you're in the mood to eat something sweet and juicy, bite into this ancient Chinese recipe for Tanghulu candied fruits.

One of my favorite things to eat fresh off the grill is a seared and succulent peach oozing with sweet, summery flavor.

As a Southern belle, I love BBQ. If the barbecue grill is captained by a Solana pitmaster, I am seated with excitement! Here's why...

Per eyewitness accounts spanning states and decades, Solana pitmasters used a set of similar ingredients as the baseline for their Secret BBQ Sauce.

In Vermont, eating apple pie with cheddar cheese is a longstanding local tradition. Bake and savor this authentic apple cheddar pie recipe straight out of Vermont.

Legend has it that George Washington, America’s first constitutional president, loved celebrating Christmas holidays with this 4-liquor eggnog, featuring rye whiskey from his Mount Vernon distillery.

Discover a cornucopia of Fascinating stories and factoids about the life and times of eggnog— past and present — here in the USA!

Discover a cornucopia of Fascinating stories and factoids about the life and times of doughnuts — past and present — here in the USA!

Discover a cornucopia of Fascinating stories and factoids about the life and times of cotton candy — past and present — here in the USA!

With this authentic, ol' school recipe in hand, you can season your barbecue meats like history's best American BBQ pitmasters.

If you want to be a bona fide American pitmaster like the Solana legends of yesteryear, you have to grill your meat like this...

Discover a cornucopia of Fascinating stories and factoids about the life and times of barbecue (BBQ) — past and present — here in the USA!

This yummy recipe tastes great, is eco-friendly, and it adds a wonderful, natural scent to your home that is especially lovely during the holidays.