TIP OF THE DAY: Glitter Ice Cubes

Generate oohs and ahhs with glitter ice cubes (photo courtesy A Subtle Revelry).   Topping ice cubes with edible glitter: We love this idea from A Subtle Revelry. It’s spot-on for New Year’s Eve or any holiday of the year, plus celebrations like birthdays and festivities like the Super Bowl. For sparkling wine, ginger ale,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Get The App, Spread The Word Before St. Patrick’s Day

Our content doesn’t usually cover public service announcements. But THE NIBBLE website was built around the concept of celebrating food-oriented holidays; so we think this is an important one for us to spread the word. Pass these tips along to friends, kids, and anyone who will be drinking a few on St. Patrick’s Day. The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Baked Brie With 21+ Festive Toppings

[1] Holiday baked Brie with liqueur-accented cranberry compote, walnuts and thyme (here’s the recipe from Liren Baker of Kitchen Confidante). [2] Baked Brie with olives, recipe below (photo courtesy DeLallo). [3] Whatever bubbly you serve, Baked Brie is a delicious companion (photo of sparkling rosé from Santa Margherita). [4] Pitted, chopped olives make an already…
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NEW YEAR’S EVE: Dinner Menu

We were about to cook a New Year’s Eve feast until we came across a seductive menu from Triomphe, a restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Executive Chef Jason Tilmann has assembled stunning flavors and visual excitement, making this the menu we want to eat on New Year’s Eve. Normally, we eschew words like “decadent” and “sinful”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: New Year’s Eve Dessert

If you need a special dessert for New Year’s Eve, consider making this “cupcake clock.” It works as a standalone dessert for a smaller group, or as a centerpiece for a larger dessert table. The clever concept is from Lauryn Cohen, a.k.a the blogger Bella Baker, known for her creative treats. For this recipe, Lauryn…
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