This coffee chain makes the best holiday drink

Ever wonder if there's something out there better than the Starbucks peppermint mocha you've been drinking this holiday season? Contributing writer Lee Breslouer tried every single holiday drink at Peet's, Starbucks, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Caribou Coffee and Dunkin' Donuts to rank them all. Find out his top five and go try the winner.

We've also got some insanely delicious holiday party recipes for you, plus an eye-opening warning about stadium food that you've GOT to read.

XO, Kristen

A fruitcake everyone'll actually want to eat

Behold, a fruitcake that is actually delicious. This recipe from contributor Jake Cohen studs a brown butter-spiked spiced honey cake with dried fruits that've been soaking in rum. The result is a super moist cake with a crumb that’s way more tender than your average version. It’s the ideal balance of sweetness and booziness to bring peak levels of holiday cheer.

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Beware of what's lurking in stadium food

Whether you're a sports fan or you attend concerts in big arenas, chances are you've taken a few bites of food from concession stands. I used to be a reporter for the Yankees, so I've eaten approximately 500 soft pretzels at Yankee Stadium over the years. And now that I've seen this report from ESPN.com, I wish I could take it all back.
A recent story called What's Lurking In Your Stadium Food? exposes some hard truths about the food-safety inspection reports from all 111 North American pro sports venues. From live mice to snotty burgers, it ain't pretty. Check out the ranking to see where your local stadium falls on the ranking.