Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt officially opened his home to family and friends on Christmas Eve in 1895, and to this day, Biltmore continues the tradition with their Candlelight Christmas Evenings. Modeled after 16th-century chateaux in France,
Biltmore, located in Asheville, N.C., features 250 rooms, 34 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces. Photo courtesy of
Biltmore Estate.
Nut Crusted Brie with Cherry Chutney
Greet guests with a sophisticated appetizer of brie, cherry chutney and toasted French baguettes. Biltmore's winemaker suggests pairing this recipe with Biltmore Estate® Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. Photo courtesy of
Biltmore Estate.
Blackberry Farm
Located in Walland, Tenn., Blackberry Farm is one of America's most celebrated intimate luxury hotels. Their renowned cuisine wanders the line between refined and rugged, borrowing from both haute cuisine and the foods indigenous to Blackberry’s Smoky Mountain heritage. Photo courtesy of
Blackberry Farm.
Braised Pork Belly With Sweet Potato Puree
Blackberry Farm shares a true gourmet meal for the holidays. Their braised pork belly is served with sweet potato puree, kimchi and candied pecans. Photo courtesy of
Blackberry Farm.
Britt Scripps Inn
The three-story Britt Scripps Inn is one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in San Diego, Calif. It has been completely restored to authentically reflect the craftsmanship and rich heritage of the late 1800s. Photo courtesy of
Britt Scripps Inn.
Ham and Artichoke Quiche
At Britt Scripps Inn, breakfast always begins with a freshly baked scone and is often followed by a crustless quiche, a morning favorite. Photo courtesy of Britt Scripps Inn.
The Grove Park Inn
Built from granite boulders hewn from Sunset Mountain, The Grove Park Inn, located in Asheville, N.C., opened in 1913 and is now considered one of the best resorts and spas in North America. Photo courtesy of
The Grove Park Inn.
Gingerbread
Every year, The Grove Park Inn invites contestants from across the country to showcase their gingerbread masterpieces in their National Gingerbread House Competition® & Display. Photo courtesy of
The Grove Park Inn.
Monticello
Situated on a mountaintop outside Charlottesville, Virginia, Monticello, a 5,000-acre plantation, was the home of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia. Photo courtesy of
Monticello.
Old-Fashioned Fruit Cake
Monticello shares a fruit cake recipe from Mary Randolph's The Virginia House-wife, which is considered the best source of recipes that most likely would have been served at Monticello. Mary Randolph was Thomas Jefferson's daughter Martha's sister-in-law. Enjoy the recipe's old-fashioned charm.
