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Tips for Holiday Card Photos

Local photographers offer suggestions for taking great family photos.

Amber Wilson has spent the last week scouring her computer files in search of the perfect pictures for her holiday card. One image missing from her collection is a shot of her entire family.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving Like a Chef

Local chefs and culinary experts share family stories and recipes.

As a teen, Chef Guiseppe Ricciardi’s Thanksgiving dinners were anything but traditional. Ricciardi , the proprietor of Dolce Vita and Dolce Veloce in Fairfax, moved to New York from Italy with his family when he was 14. His family celebrated Thanksgiving in their new country, but they put an Italian twist on the holiday.

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Holiday Cooking with Children

Local culinary instructors offer suggestions for bonding in the kitchen.

Maria Kopsidas recalls childhood holidays filled with turkey, sweets and merriment. Because she grew up in a family of professional chefs, cookbook authors and culinary enthusiasts, the stretch from Thanksgiving to Christmas always brings fond food recollections.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 82 homes sold between $1,629,807-$185,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2013

Springfield Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 114 Springfield homes sold between $1,025,000-$210,000.

Springfield Home Sales: October, 2013

Reston Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 75 Reston homes sold between $1,350,000-$154,000.

Reston Home Sales: October, 2013

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 45 Potomac homes sold between $2,800,000-$479,000.

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2013

Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 124 homes sold between $1,375,000-$87,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2013

McLean Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 82 homes sold between $9,500,000-$205,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: October, 2013

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 78 homes sold between $925,000-$177,000 in the Herndon and Oak Hill area.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: October, 2013

Great Falls Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 10 Great Falls homes sold between $2,400,000-$640,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: October, 2013

Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 84 Fairfax homes sold between $1,299,000-$135,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2013

Centreville Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 73 Centreville homes sold between $1,250,000-$158,500.

Centreville Home Sales: October, 2013

Chantilly Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 19 homes sold between $641,100-$72,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: October, 2013

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: October, 2013

In October 2013, 69 homes sold between $1,150,000-$127,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: October, 2013

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