The most popular Christmas treats in every state

Plus, exploring the first tequila hotel ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( Hi all, For many people, sweets define the holiday season. And it’s easy to see why: Gingerbread (whether in houses or not), candy canes, hot chocolate, all of the wonderful Christmas cookies — the list goes on. The United States does not indulge in sugar, spice, and everything nice in the same way, however. Montana prefers yule log cake, while Connecticut often opts for gingerbread cheesecake. Staff writer Eben Diskin took a look at some data that purports to show [the most popular dessert or sweet in each state during Christmastime](. Yes, there are still some fruitcake lovers out there. Nickolaus Hines Food and Drink Editor [STATE BY STATE HOLIDAY TREATS]( FOOD & DRINK Experience cultural fare from around the world What it’s like to stay in the world’s first tequila hotel in Tequila, Mexico Located directly adjacent to El Tequileño’s distillery, this hotel is for tequila lovers. [ READ MOREÂ]( 7 creamy and boozy eggnogs made around the world Some lose the egg, others lose the milk, but all are creamy, warming, and boozy. [ READ MOREÂ]( New study found the most, and least, expensive states to buy a cup of coffee in How does your home state stack up? [ READ MOREÂ]( Videos from Hong Kong’s first rabbit cafe will make you want to book a flight ASAP This place is hoppin'. [ READ MOREÂ]( Instantly elevate your home cooking with these Asian kitchen tools How to achieve perfectly cooked rice. [ READ MOREÂ]( TODAY'S RECIPE FEATURENorway's Krumkake This holiday season treat is another type of thin cookie with seasonal patterns pressed into it from a specialized waffle press, but in Norway, it’s traditional to roll it and fill it with whipped cream, fruit, or chocolate. The deviation from Italy's pizzelle is right there in the name: krumkake roughly translates to bent cake. The best krumkakes are made with a dedicated krumkake iron, notes Ben Myhre of Ramshackle Pantry, and each one has its differences. He adds that the Norwegian holiday sweet is also popular in the US in the upper Midwest. INGREDIENTS - ¾ cup of sifted all-purpose flour - ½ cup sugar - 1 tablespoon cornstarch - ¼ teaspoon crushed cardamom - 2 eggs - 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - 4 tablespoons melted butter, but not hot INSTRUCTIONS - Add flour, sugar, corn starch, cardamom to large bowl. Mix well. - In a smaller bowl, beat eggs and then add cream, vanilla, and butter. Mix well. - Add liquid mixture into dry mixture and combine until a smooth peanut butter like consistency. - Preheat krumkake grill - Each Krumkake will require about 1 ½ tablespoons of batter. Add one to your Krumkake maker and cook until golden brown. - Remove with fork and use Krumkake tool to form into a cone before it cools down. - Allow grill to heat back up, repeat until batter is gone. - Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Fill with whipped cream and fruit. Eat! [ READ MOREÂ](  FOLLOW US TO FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE     Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States [Unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Â