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Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 42 DOWN THE HATCH This Twelfth Night, enjoy a 1,000-year-old tradition 44 DOWN HOME The Fancy’s new executive chef serves up a perfect dish for holiday gatherings 46 TASTE OF TEXAS The breakfastication of chili and cornbread 48 GAME ON You won’t cry ‘fowl’ over this casserole 50 DESSERT ISLAND This cookie features ‘puddles of chocolate,’ a salty pop and surprising ingredient 54 COUNTER CULTURE Garage apartment features colorful and well-designed kitchen 58 HOMEPORT Couple makes a little island cottage all their own 66 HOOKED December is an excellent month to hit the water 54 64 SHIP SHAPE Working out together strengthens muscles and marriage 74 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 80 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 90 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 648 COASTMONTHLY.COM | DeCeMber 2024 12 EVIA MAIN UNIT 1201 GALVESTON, TEXAS 77554 WWW.EMPOURIA.COM 409.295.4096 Call-ahead, Curbside & Delivery options available GENERAL STORE & POUR ROOM • Wine by the Taste, Glass, or Bottle • Over 140 curated wines to shop • Unique sundries and housewares • Gourmet snacks and local craves • Indoor and patio seating available © Copyright: Coast Monthly is published by The Daily News. 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