Christmas

Epi Holiday Swap Party 2015

What happens when a bunch of bloggers and food editors play Santa.
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    1/18

    The Feast Begins

    Friends fill up our snazzy Epicurious Baggu bags with their choice of treats.

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    2/18

    Emoji Rice Krispie Treats. For Real.

    When we saw these emoji treats from @mistercrisp, we were all like :* :* :*

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    3/18

    Weighing the Options

    Will it be the matcha cornflake wreaths from @jewelsofny or another contender?

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    4/18

    Ready for Their Close-Up

    These s'mores cookies deserve the red carpet treatment, after all.

  • 5/18

    The Stars of the Evening

    Which one do you want?

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    6/18

    Matt's Spiced Maple Syrup

    Senior Editor Matt Ducker makes a mean Smoky Robinson cocktail with this infused syrup.

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    7/18

    Nutella-Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies

    Fresh-baked by Jessica @cheatdayeats!

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    8/18

    A Chorus Line of Epi Editors

    Feeling the holiday spirit, clearly. From left: Food editor Rhoda Boone, senior editor Paula Forbes, photo editor Chelsea Kyle, editor David Tamarkin, senior editor Matt Duckor, associate food editor Anna Stockwell, assistant editor Sheela Prakash, and assistant food editor Kat Sacks

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    9/18

    Kat's S'Mores Sandwich Cookies

    Created by assistant food editor Kat Sacks.

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    10/18

    Blondie Vs. Brownie

    How can you choose between Salty Sweet Dark Chocolate Brownies and Boozy Fig Blondies? The lovely ladies at @Ovenly make it a tough choice.

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    11/18

    Holiday Nuts, Straight from Santa

    Dara from @skinnypignyc knows that Christmas nuts are the best nuts.

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    12/18

    Oh, Snap!

    @skinnypignyc shooting her treats!

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    13/18

    Two-Ingredient Truffles!

    Associate food editor Anna Stockwell demos truffles, happiness ensues.

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    14/18

    Pick Your Flavor

    Will it be strawberry + black pepper, orange zest + pistachio, or curry + coconut?

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    15/18

    Handing Down the Truffle Knowledge

    The more you know.

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    16/18

    Which Camera to Choose?

    We think Jessica @cheatdayeats made the right choice.

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    17/18

    Santa Came Early This Year

    Guys, it's not a competition.

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    18/18

    Hungry Epicurious Baggu Bags

    Ready to be filled with holiday joy.

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