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Booking.com is offering a once-in-a-lifetime Thanksgiving-inspired farm stay at Martha Stewart’s very own upstate home.

From November 18th-19th, lucky winners can score an overnight stay at Martha’s dreamy farm escape in Bedford, New York.

Guests will get to experience some of Martha’s most beloved pre-Thanksgiving activities, including:

• A welcome tour of the Tenant House at Martha’s Bedford farm
• A guided tour of the property by Martha’s Head Gardener Ryan McCallister
• A table setting and wreath-making demo with Executive Director of Design, Kevin Sharkey
• Brunch with Martha, prepared by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Thomas Joseph
• Signed copies of Martha’s cookbooks and other goodies

The grounds span 150 acres, offering the ultimate relaxing retreat of pure autumn bliss.

I’m thrilled to welcome you to my beautiful Bedford farm and look forward to treating you to many of my favorite fall traditions. After all, it’s never too late to learn how to make the perfect wreath or set a beautiful table! I hope you enjoy your stay and take this time to unwind and unpack your creativity. There’s truly no better place to spend a perfect autumn day.

People can try their luck scoring a stay at Martha Stewart’s farm beginning November 16th at noon when booking opens on a first come, first served basis for $11.23 (in honor of Thanksgiving).

While you await the big day, be sure to catch up on everything you need to know for this year’s 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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As November sets in, December will be on our doorstep before we can even say “Happy Thanksgiving!” And as fall slowly transitions into winter, we’re already trying to brace ourselves for what weather experts predict will be a frosty season.

During this time of the year, the only thing that makes up for earlier sunsets is the beautiful sight of the season’s first snowfall and the chance of a white Christmas.

Though no one can faultlessly predict exactly when the first snowfall will arrive, experts can estimate pretty damn close! According to the Weather Channel, New York normally sees its first snowfall on average by December 14th.

However, last year proved to be quite the exception with more than a 300-day snowless streak. In fact, NYC even broke a 50-year old record for the latest measurable snowfall that fell on February 1st, 2023.

Accuweather predicts NYC will receive anywhere from 18-26 inches of snowfall in total this season. That might sound like a lot since last year’s total only came to 2.3 inches, yet the seasonal average is actually 29.8 inches.

Regardless, at least we can look forward to NYC turning into a snowy wonderland, making it the perfect backdrop for all things holiday related!

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We raised a glass to 125 years of Pepsi at The Pepsi 125 Diner last month, where we had the chance to try some incredible Pepsi cocktails. And while the pop-up dining experience has sadly left NYC, we’re keeping the Pepsi anniversary celebration alive by recreating our favorite drinks at home! 

From a tangy take on Cherry Fizz to Pepsi Zero Sugar with a tropical kick, here are four Pepsi cocktail recipes you need to try ASAP.

PEPSI WILD CHERRY Fizz

Inspired by a classic Cherry Fizz cocktail, the Pepsi® Wild Cherry Fizz uses just the right combo of Pepsi Wild Cherry and lemonade to strike a perfect balance between sweet and tart. Cheers!

Recipe:

1.5 oz Ketel One

2 oz Lemonade 

5 oz PEPSI® Wild Cherry

Fill a tall cocktail glass with ice. Pour in Ketel One, lemonade, and top off with Pepsi Wild Cherry. Optional: Garnish with maraschino cherry and dried lemon.

PEPSI Sunset Splash

Transport yourself to a tropical getaway with the Pepsi® Sunset Splash! This fun, vibrant drink combines tangy fruit juice with classic Pepsi to achieve a refreshing flavor you’ll want to sip on the beach.

Recipe:

1.5 oz Don Julio Blanco

1 oz Grapefruit juice

1 oz Passionfruit Juice

3 oz PEPSI®

Fill a tall cocktail glass with ice. Add Don Julio Blanco, grapefruit juice, and passionfruit juice, then top off with Pepsi.

Zero Worries

This iconic take on #RumAndPepsi is one for the books, blending Captain Morgan rum with bright and fruity flavors. You can also leave out the rum to enjoy a mocktail version!

Recipe:

1.5 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum

0.5 oz Blackberry Cordial

0.5 oz Lime Juice

3 oz PEPSI® Zero Sugar

Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Add Captain Morgan, blackberry cordial, lime juice, and Pepsi Zero Sugar. Optional: Garnish with one sprig of mint.

Aye Aye Captain

Trust us when we say this will be your new go-to cocktail. The boldness of Captain Morgan paired with citrusy bitters gives the Aye Aye Captain an unexpected flavor profile you need to try for yourself.

Recipe:

1 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum

0.5 oz Captain Private Stock

1 Dash Angostura Bitters 

3 Dashes Orange Bitters

1 oz PEPSI® Wild Cherry

Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Add Captain Morgan rum, Private Stock, bitters, and Pepsi Wild Cherry. Optional: Garnish with maraschino cherry and dried lemon.

Please drink responsibly, 21+ only.

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Following the success of the initiative last year, city officials have just announced that, once again, Fifth Avenue will be closed to all car traffic for a few weekends in December of this year, the town’s own way to celebrate the holidays.

The 2023 Open Streets program, which, last year, drove $3 million in spending to businesses in the area, will expand by about 25% next month, shutting down traffic on Fifth Avenue from 48th Street to 59th Street. 

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“Open Streets are good for people and good for business, and we can’t wait to bring back the iconic Fifth Avenue Open Street this holiday season—bigger and better than ever,” said Mayor Eric Adams in an official statement. I felt the energy walking down the middle of Fifth Avenue last year—it was electric. And as we get excited for more of the same this December, we’re moving full speed ahead on permanently reimagining Fifth Avenue, so people can have this incredible experience every day of the year.”

Whether the iconic street will ever go car-free permanently is yet to be seen, but we’ll get a preview of what that would feel like on December 3, 10 and 17 from noon through 6pm, when the avenue will only be accessible by pedestrians.

According to a press release, on the designated Sundays, the areas will also be filled with food and drink vendors while featuring various performances. 

In addition to the Fifth Avenue corridor, Open Streets will include the areas around Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall—major tourist magnets during the holiday season. 

According to NBC New York, 49th Street and 50th Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue will be open to pedestrians only every day between 11am and midnight starting November 29 through January of 2024. ‘Tis is truly the season to explore the city in all of its glory by foot.

Speaking of the holidays: the first major NYC tree lighting of the year will take place at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park on November 28 at 6pm. And the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which has been selected, arrives on Saturday! Don’t miss it!

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