Zero Calorie Gift: Cupid’s Cup Valentine’s Day Herbal Tea

Brew a cup of Cupid’s Cup (photo © Adagio Teas).   “How do we love tea? Let us count the ways,” says Adagio Teas about its Cupid’s Cup herbal tea blend. Cupid’s Cup combines hibiscus, strawberry, and vanilla flavors to brew a cup that’s tangy, sweet, and creamy. Is it a love potion? There are…
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FUN VALENTINE GIFT: A Can Of Rosé Wine

[1] An ideal small Valentine gift: a can of rosé wine (both photos © Bonterra Vineyards). [2] Think Pink!* on Valentine’s Day.   Like many people, we have always given chocolate as a Valentine’s Day gift. It’s the conventional choice, along with red roses. This year we’re going pink, with gifts of rosé wine. Some…
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PRODUCT: Beefeater Pink Gin For Mother’s Day

[1] Beefeater pink gin produces eye-catching pink cocktails. It gives your favorite cocktails something extra (photo by Greyson Tarantino; all photos courtesy Beefeater). [2] Pink & Soda. [2] Pink French 75. [3] We can get around this cause!   Beefeater Pink Gin is a vibrant new strawberry gin from Beefeater London. Created by master distiller…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Cheese & Chocolate

Forget the bread, crackers and fruit: Who knew that plain chocolate, chocolate truffles and chocolate-covered caramels—the latter two with prominent dairy and buttery notes—pair so well with cheese? We know that chocolate cheesecake, and a chocolate ganache topping on regular cheesecake, are delicious. So how about serving a piece of cheese with a piece of…
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VALENTINE GIFTS: Chocolate Lips, Macarons In Red

You can actually reuse the “clutch” packaging as a fun evening bag. Photo by Faith Tomases | THE NIBBLE.   We love gifts with “keeper” boxes. We always find ways to repurpose the boxes, which continue to remind us of the gift and the giver. Pâtissier François Payard has chosen beautiful packaging for his Valentine…
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