TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Gift

Headed out to a Halloween party? You could bring a bottle of wine or other libation that will blend in with all the bottles brought by everyone else. Instead, make your hostess gift stand out—permanently. A mug, plate or other Halloween-themed serving piece will be a permanent reminder that you came to party. To add…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Gift”

HALLOWEEN: Vampire Cocktail Recipe

I vant to drink your blood. Photocourtesy Riazul Tequila.   Vampire fans: Here’s a Halloween cocktail for you, courtesy of Riazul Tequila. It combines Tequila with crème de cassis, raspberry liqueur that is bright red in color. First produced by French monks in the 16th century as a cure for snake bites, jaundice and “wretchedness,”…
Continue reading “HALLOWEEN: Vampire Cocktail Recipe”

TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Truly Special Salad

What is a salad? According to the Random House Dictionary, it’s: 1. A usually cold dish consisting of vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, covered with a dressing and sometimes containing seafood, meat or eggs. 2. Any of various dishes consisting of foods, such as meat, seafood, eggs, pasta or fruit, prepared singly or…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Truly Special Salad”

TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: John Wm Macy’s CheeseSticks

Cheese straws come in different forms, all of them delicious. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE. We don’t remember when we had our first cheese straws, but it was love at first bite. They’ve always been a special-occasion food we serve at parties, as well as an occasional treat (we can’t resist eating the…
Continue reading “TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: John Wm Macy’s CheeseSticks”

Tips For A Healthy Halloween

Afraid that the kids will stuff themselves full of bad-for-you candy on Halloween? Here are some tricks to overcome excessive treating, courtesy of Pirate’s Booty guilt-free snacks and THE NIBBLE: Set up rules. Explain beforehand that Halloween is for fun, costumes and treats—but not to over-indulge on candy, which should be enjoyed in moderation. If…
Continue reading “Tips For A Healthy Halloween”