Dining

The season of endless baking is here.

"We hope to promote the idea of buying local and giving local this holiday season," remarked Kathleen Masters.

'Tis the season for jolly good cocktails, so start the holidays with these irresistible seasonal sips.

While you may feel obligated to stick with traditional Thanksgiving fare on Turkey Day, Friendsgiving is your opportunity to elevate your menu.

Follow in Food Network's Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's footsteps and transform your seasonal meal into something brand new.

"Where else can you get an awesome meal and a movie tickets for $22?" asked Michelle Moliski.

"There is something special about breakfast in that the food is perfect for mixing, matching, imagining and creating - allowing our guests of all ages to customize their perfect meal," said Kirk Thompson.

"With more than 25 local East End restaurants participating, and more than 125 Island-wide, it's sure to be a successful promotion," said Marissa Jacobs.

"I have always been inspired by Alice's process, her doggedness and determination - there is such mystery in her work that I was thrilled that she accepted the invitation to host so that we may peak behind the curtain with her," remarked Alice Zigmund.

Tired of sipping on the same basic hard cider?