RECIPE: Chocolate Cabernet Bundt Cake

Wine and chocolate are a great pairing. But we never saw them together in a cake until this recipe, the grand prize winner in the first Bundts Across America contest in 2008. The Chocolate Cabernet Flavors Di ‘Vine’ Wine Cake is a creative combination of chocolate devil’s food cake, black cherry gelatin and a cup…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Red Cocktail Ideas

Mix up some passion for Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy Grey Goose. You still haven’t found your perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail? We’re here to help! How about something red? Something vodka? Something sexy? And delicious, of course! Try the Lovesicle, Midnight Moment or Pair-tini from Grey Goose. All blend infused vodka (pear or orange) with Valentine…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Portabella Eggs Benedict

Plan for a special Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch tomorrow. Eggs Benedict are a popular choice. Put a twist on them by placing the eggs on a yummy portabella mushroom instead of the toast. You can have toast, of course: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out “croutons” from slices of toast. Put one…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Chocolate Vodka Cocktails

Chocolate cocktails range from sweet to spicy to sizzling, like “Hot Lips,” above. Photo courtesy Van Gogh Vodka. Chocolate has been called the “fruit of love,” so it’s no wonder that it’s the favorite gift for Valentine’s Day. Long thought of as an aphrodisiac, there’s a scientific basis to the claim. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Super Salmon Caviar

Salmon caviar is an affordable treat for Valentine’s Day. You can use it in a variety of ways: in canapés, in pasta, in a baked potato, as garnish on grilled fish or in soup, and of course, with smoked salmon. Don’t miss an opportunity to serve salmon caviar during your Valentine festivities. Take a look…
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