As a freelance writer and editor, she’s contributed to a wide range of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Esquire, Town & Country, Elle Decor, and House Beautiful, Departures, Travel + Leisure, Architectural Digest, Afar, Jetsetter, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more. Jennifer Fernandez graduated from New York University with a bachelor of arts degree in Journalism.

A decade of editorial experience in digital and print magazinesNearly a decade of food editorial writing and educationBachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Photojournalism

Designers Andrew Fisher, left, and Jeffry Weisman, and their dog, Charrito, welcome many visitors to their San Miguel de Allende home. “The climate and the region’s focus on growing results in a rich bounty of organic produce,” Andrew says. “We take advantage of that supply to create delicious food and an elegant but casual environment.” Elegance comes from a grand courtyard table dressed to indicate style is important but intense formality is not....

1 ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar 5 tablespoon maple syrup

Tips Layer snowmen between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Meringue Santa Hats: Prepare as directed except after all the sugar has been added in Step 2, beat in red food paste or gel.* Spoon meringue into a new disposable pastry bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe meringue into 1 1/2-inch tall hat shapes that are wider at the base and narrower at the top, pulling tip off to the side at the top to create a hat tip....