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We look forward to trying different types of wine, especially those that are less familiar. As a result of our explorations, we now drink far less Chardonnay and much more Gewürtztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc and Riesling. In the red wine arena, we’ve begun drinking more Rioja (ree-OH-ha), a wine produced in the La Rioja…
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Melt-in-your-mouth French macarons. Photo by Oksana Shufrich | IST. What’s more delicious than a box of macarons? Great macarons are a memorable gift—and you can still get some in time for Mother’s Day. This week’s Top Pick is Macaron Café in New York City: our current reigning favorite macaron. Airy, delicate, melt-in-your-mouth sandwich cookies…
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When it gives you a bottle of vodka and some vanilla beans, make vanilla extract. Commercial vanilla extracts are 35% alcohol, by law. The alcohol is a neutral spirit, like vodka. So imagine how good your extract will be if you use a good-to-excellent vodka: Good enough to…
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Tea is an herb, the leaf of the tea plant. The leaves are dried; in the case of oolong and black teas, they’re heated to engender oxidation. Just like the other herbs on your shelf, tea doesn’t maintain its flavor for years; it fades over time. Black, green or white, the fresher tea is, the…
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You don’t need a punch bowl: You can serve punch in a large pitcher. Photo courtesy Belvedere vodka. A bowl of punch adds a festive touch to a gathering, from a sophisticated cocktail party to a barbeque. A bartender can serve the punch and garnish each glass; or it can be casual self-service. Punch…
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