TRENDS: Craft Beer

Try a spicy beer with your fruitcake. Photo courtesy CraftBeer.com. Here’s an idea for Christmas dinner or New Year’s Eve: Treat guests to a craft beer tasting. As we relayed last week, a Wakefield Research survey shows that more than 60% of men would prefer to toast the New Year with beer rather than Champagne.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Unwind With A Relaxation Drink

Is the holiday rush getting to you? Unwind with a relaxation drink. For the past two years, relaxation drinks—lightly carbonated soft drinks with relaxation agents such as the amino acid L-theanine, melatonin, and valerian root—are the new growth area in the beverage category. Low in sugar and caffeine-free, the “family-friendly” drinks are calming, while increasing…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: This Chocolate Box Has An Edible Box

Give chocolates in an edible chocolate box. Photo courtesy Charles Chocolates. OMG: Five more shopping days until Christmas. If you’re still stuck for that special Christmas gift, this chocolate box from Charles Chocolates may be the solution. It’s all chocolate, including the box! The dark chocolate or milk chocolate selections are in a base of…
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