Ever since my first visit to a biergarten many years ago, I’ve had a soft spot for a good Oktoberfest celebration. In collaboration with Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels, I am sharing my tips for how to plan an Oktoberfest party at home – complete with all the essential Oktoberfest food!

I love cozying up in the fall. I like to pull fuzzy throw blankets out from the linen closet, unearth my favorite boots, drink copious amounts of really hot coffee and spend as much time in the kitchen baking as I can. There is something so comforting about the sights and smells of fall. Everything …