What Our Editors Are Buying (and Asking Santa for) This Christmas

At 92 years young, Grandpa can be a bit hard to buy for. He's got plenty of socks and sweaters, and unless there's a secret, unreleased Frank Sinatra album he hasn't heard out there, he doesn't want much. So every year I roll up my sleeves and set to braising, stewing, and slow cooking a few week's worth of meals for his freezer. He lives on his own and cooks his own meals (and goes out more than I do) so I know the hearty, homemade, and ready-to-eat meals are appreciated. His favourite, and mine too, is a classic Irish Beef Stew. I use this recipe by Dinner with Julie.