Around the Christmas season, public houses in nearly every European town offer mulled wine as a delicious antidote to the season's chill. To warm up on a stormy evening or put yourself in a celebratory mood, try making your own Glühwein at home.

Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Atlantic in the fertile Gascony region is Armagnac - home to France’s oldest brandy. 

Gingerbread Houses are a cornerstone of Christmas festivities. Learn how to make a perfect Gingerbread house for your holiday with our very own Viking pastry chef, Joanna Hajn.