F.M. ALLEN

Human compassion is a part of any Christmas story. At it’s core, Christmas is a time when the best traits of man shine through. But, the bloodthirsty reality of war rarely allows the more compassionate human traits to be on display. ...

Our Denim Jac-Shirt has been one of the best sellers this fall, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s the ultimate in versatility – comfortable enough to be worn on its own as shirt but with the heft needed to be the ultimate layering piece when there’s a chill in the air. ...

It was far from the Indian jungles where the stories of Mowgli and friends took place, but it was in a tiny cottage in the sleepy hillsides of Vermont that Rudyard Kipling penned the magical tales captured in the Jungle Books. ...

Eggnog is not something prepared or served around a campfire. We know that and apologize in advance for getting off course. But, we are trying to help you out because we know the gentleman of the house is usually in charge of the bar at the holiday party. ...

The Labrador Retriever is the unquestioned king of American dogs. In each of the last 17 years, more labs have been registered with the AKC than any other breed. In 2008, there were more than twice as many labs registered than the No. ...

The Heisman Trophy is arguably the most recognized trophy in American sports. The 25 pound bronze statue is coveted by the most outstanding players in college football in any given year. But, for all the legendary names that have won the award, none were used as a model for the award. ...

The story of the first Thanksgiving is well told. So well told, that we have missed the story that is really worth repeating. It’s the story of bravery and determination of individuals who pioneered a new land against all odds. ...

Recently we’ve done features on fine Scotch, as well as features on Ernest Shackleton and his explorations. In a wonderfully serendipitous moment for Camp Smoke, a great story on Ernest Shackleton’s lost Scotch recently fell in our laps.

Somewhere along the line, Southerners came up with the idea to take the traditional bird of Thanksgiving and cook him like any good Southerner would. That’s right, fry him in grease. It was really a wonderful idea and has slowly become a staple of many Thanksgiving feasts all over the country. ...

It’s with the spirit of an old friend that we present to you our favorite single malt whiskies from the five Scotch producing regions of Scotland. We selected our favorites from each region, not ...

Heading in the holiday season, we feel it is timely to offer some background into Scotch. It’s the most labor intensive spirit to produce, which is why it fetches higher prices tags than its kin. ...

For most of us, it’s considered an honor to be called a man’s man. But, that title seems downright insulting to fellow like John L. Sullivan. The legendary pugilist seems to have been born perfectly mustachioed and ready to rumble. ...